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40 out of 70 recovered from Coronavirus in Grundy County

May 12, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

MORRIS – More than half of the residents who have had positive tests for COVID-19 have recovered from their illness in Grundy County. On Tuesday the Grundy County Health Department reported just 29 active cases of individuals with coronavirus either in isolation at home or

OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth to resume surgeries

May 12, 2020 Local Headlines

OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare St. Elizabeth has restarted surgical services after suspending procedures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the health care Ministry announced Tuesday. “Our first and foremost priority is the safety of our patients and Mission Partners,” said Ken Beutke,

Two dead after Grundy County Murder/Suicide

May 12, 2020 Local Headlines

COAL CITY – Two people are reportedly dead after what authorities are calling a murder/suicide. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and the Grundy County Coroner’s Office said Tuesday they are investigating a shooting in the 2000 block of South Carbon Hill Road near Coal

Peru moves forward with new police building plans

May 12, 2020 Local Headlines

PERU – Peru City Council voted to move forward with seeking bids for the new police building at Monday night’s meeting. The council approved a guaranteed maximum price of $16 million for the station that should be just shy of 32,000 square feet. Police Chief Doug Bernabei explained that

Restaurants refuse delivery to facility at center of Lee County outbreak

May 11, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

DIXON – The Lee County Unified Executive Leadership Team on Monday said that the facility that has an outbreak of COVID-19 is receiving harsh treatment from the community. They say over the past week, restaurants have refused delivery service to the Jack Mabley Center. Lee County Health

One new case of COVID-19 found in Livingston County

May 11, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

PONTIAC – One more resident of Livingston County has tested positive for COVID-19. Officials were notified a woman in her 30’s tested positive, who is recovering at home in isolation. They report as of Monday received 521 COVID-19 test results. Of that, 25 COVID-19 tests have been

1,266 new cases of COVID-19 announced Monday

May 11, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday announced 1,266 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 54 additional deaths. Currently, the IDPH is reporting a total of 79,007 cases, including 3,459 deaths, in 98 counties in Illinois. Within the past 24 hours, laboratories

44 of 106 Cases in LaSalle County considered recovered

May 11, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed on Monday an additional two COVID-19 cases in LaSalle County bringing the total to 106 cases. During their investigation, they determined that a previous case reported as a LaSalle County resident on Sunday was found to reside

Two New COVID-19 Cases in Bureau County

May 11, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

PRINCETON- The Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments reported Sunday that two additional residents of Bureau County have tested positive for COVID-19. Officials were notified that a woman in her 50’s and a man in his 50’s both tested positive. The individuals are

DeKalb County reports 7 new infections Sunday

May 10, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department reported 7 additional COVID-19 cases on Sunday. Since the pandemic began, a total of 184 positive individuals have been found with two deaths. As of May 8th, 68 residents are considered recovered.