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OTTAWA – The Christmas 4 Kids of LaSalle County organization, who yearly assists children in need to make sure they have a wonderful holiday season, announced Tuesday that they have helped more children than ever before. In a social media post they announced that although they were unable

SPRINGFIELD – The Better Business Bureau reports they have seen a rise in pet scams, where victims end up paying hundreds of dollars to purchase a pet that doesn’t exist. They advise caution when shopping for a pet online, especially as the demand increases as families try to ease

PRINCETON – COVID-19 testing opportunities are coming to Bureau and Marshall County this week. Today from 8 AM – 4 PM at the United Methodist Church in Henry and tomorrow from 8 AM – 4 PM at the Bureau County Fairgrounds free testing with no appointment necessary will be

PONTIAC – Three more deaths have been reported in Livingston County attributed to complications of COVID-19 and 42 new positive cases were identified Tuesday. The Livingston County Health Department said that the individuals who died were a man in his 80’s and two women in their

PERU – The LaSalle County Health Department announced that this coming weekend a temporary drive-thru testing site for the novel coronavirus will be coming to Peru. This Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM – 4 PM at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport, you will be able to get tested for

LASALLE – The Illinois State Police last Wednesday investigated various businesses in LaSalle County to determine which may be selling alcohol to those under 21. The Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement survey found 19 businesses were in compliance and denied service to a minor, however,

MENDOTA – Santa Claus will be coming to a special drive-thru event in Mendota on Saturday. The big guy himself will be appearing at the Graves-Hume Public Library parking lot from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Santa’s elves will be handing out gift bags and the Mendota Optimist Club will

LASALLE – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Monday announced that Acting Assistant Director Anthony Vaughn will serve as the interim Administrator of the LaSalle Veterans’ Home after former Administrator Angela Mehlbrech was terminated by the Department. They also

PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department announced Monday that three more individuals have died from complications related to COVID-19. They say a man in his 70’s, a woman in her 90’s, and an inmate at the Pontiac Correctional Center in his 50’s have passed away.