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LASALLE,PERU – The cities of LaSalle and Peru passed ordinances that would allow them to make necessary action during a state of emergency. The enabling ordinance recommended by the Illinois Municipal League, is in response to the COVID_19 pandemic. A state of emergency lasts up to a week

UNDATED – 22% of all registered voters in LaSalle County cast their ballot in the 2020 general primary election. Nearly 16,000 residents voted compared to the over 70,000 registered voters. Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Illinois Democratic primary for president. In LaSalle County,

UNDATED – 22% of all registered voters in LaSalle County cast their ballots in the 2020 general primary election. Nearly 16,000 residents voted compared to the over 70,000 registered voters. Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Illinois Democratic primary for president. In LaSalle

SPRINGFIELD – The first COVID-19 related death has been reported in Illinois. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced Tuesday, that the patient was a Chicago woman in her 60s, who had close contact with someone else who has the virus. As of Tuesday, there

OTTAWA – 16 COVID_19 tests out of LaSalle County were sent to state laboratories for testing with half confirmed negative, according to officials. LaSalle County Health Department Administrator Julie Kerestes, says the other eight are pending results and those people are currently in

OGLESBY – Scott Pavlock will be the city of Oglesby’s new police chief. The Lake Zurich man has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt along with being a former army reserves master chief. Oglesby’s city council approved the hire Monday night. Police Chief Jim

MENDOTA – In light of the recent coronavirus pandemic, Mendota City Council approved an ordinance that would give Mayor David Boelk the authorization to declare a state of emergency at Monday’s meeting. Boelk assured aldermen and the public that this would only occur if necessary. In

LASALLE – Illinois Valley Food Pantry and The Community Food Basket of Ottawa are implementing precautions. Illinois Valley Food Pantry will be open for normal food distribution with the following exceptions: Only one person will be allowed inside the pantry at a time. No children will be

LASALLE – Illinois Valley Food Pantry and The Community Food Basket of Ottawa are implementing precautions. Illinois Valley Food Pantry will be open for normal food distribution with the following exceptions: Only one person will be allowed inside the pantry at a time. No children will be