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OGLESBY – The LaSalle County Highway Department reports that County Highway 23 will be closed from IL Route 71 to East Walnut Street. The department stated that this closure will be from 8am until 3pm, and that motorists are advised to use alternative routes. The closure is due to a tree

PRINCETON – A male in his 90’s is the latest and 5th COVID-19 related death in Bureau County. The Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Department urged listeners to do their part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in their announcement. The health department also reported 2 new

OTTAWA – Two females, one in their 80’s and the other in their 100’s, are reported to have died from coronavirus related complications, the LaSalle County Health Department reported. So far, the health department has confirmed a COVID-19 related death every day this week. In addition,

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 37 additional COVID-19 related deaths in the state, as well as 2,157 new cases. This is the highest daily death count since July 7th. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Illinois has reported 225,627 cases with 7,954 deaths.

OTTAWA – Interstate 80 will be closed starting Thursday, August 27th at 8pm between exit 75 at IL 251 and exit 79 at I-39, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced. Motorists can utilize Route 251, Route 52, and Interstate 39 as a detour. The department announced that this