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JOLIET – An Illinois State Police Trooper and one other person have been injured after a car crashed into the trooper’s squad car while responding to another crash on Monday. According to authorities, just before 12 p.m., an ISP Trooper responded to a traffic crash that occurred on

PERU – Habitat for Humanity is asking for donatable home improvement goods. The charitable efforts would go towards filling a 28,000 sq foot resale facility, called ReStore in Peru. New or gently used furniture, building materials and appliances are all acceptable and tax-deductible. The

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department was notified of an additional novel coronavirus-related death in LaSalle County, Illinois. The individual is a female in her 70’s. There have been a total of two hundred seventy-two COVID-19 related deaths in LaSalle County. The Health

  UNDATED  – Former Republican State Senator Paul Schimpf announced he is running for Governor of Illinois. In a statement, Schimpf said, ” Illinois needs a Governor who understands the day-to-day challenges that we all face, a Governor who will live by the same rules that the

    PECATONICA –  Illinois State Police officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash on Interstate 39 northbound near the Baxter Road exit in Winnebago County, involving a District 16 ISP Trooper on Saturday. According to police, at approximately 6:05 a.m., a District 16

  Perry Memorial Hospital and OSF HealthCare are continuing the journey toward becoming one organization. “After careful consideration, the boards of Perry Memorial Hospital and OSF HealthCare have agreed upon a new name for Perry Memorial Hospital:  OSF HealthCare Saint Clare