PRINCETON- No new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease were reported Wednesday in Bureau, Putnam or Marshall County. Six of the eight cases in Bureau County and one of the four cases in Marshall County have recovered. There have been no new deaths.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday announced 2,049 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 98 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 35,108 cases, including 1,565 deaths, in 96 counties in Illinois. Health officials say that the
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department Wednesday announced six new cases of COVID-19 have been found. This marks the biggest jump in cases in the last two weeks. The infected include five men and one woman, ages ranging from their 20’s to their 80’s. Health officials say
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SHERIDAN – Two staff members and 8 inmates have recovered from COVID-19 infections at the Sheridan Correctional Facility. Wednesday the Illinois Department of Corrections gave an update on conditions at the prison located in LaSalle County. Three staff members and three inmates are
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STREATOR – The Salvation Army in Streator has had a long history of helping those in need in the community and director Judy Booze wants residents to know that they’re still available for support. The building itself may be closed but Booze and her office assistant are available Monday
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STREATOR- A garage was destroyed Tuesday afternoon in South Streator. Around 1 PM the Reading Fire Department was called to 1700 South Hawthorne Road where they found a detached garage fully engulfed. Reading, along with Cornell and Long Point Fire Departments had the blaze under control in
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LELAND – The Leland Town and Country Association, the group responsible for organizing many of the annual 4th of July festivities, announced Tuesday that the 2020 event was cancelled. In a statement they said that it was an extremely difficult decision, but that they felt the safety and
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,551 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 119 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 33,059 cases, including 1,468 deaths, in 96 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Tuesday confirmed an additional COVID-19 case, bringing the pandemic total to 33 cases. The man who tested positive is in is 70’s and in isolation. No further information regarding the patient was released by health officials. All
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PONTIAC – One more resident of Livingston County has tested positive for COVID- 19. The man in his 40s is recovering at home in isolation. LCHD officials announced on Tuesday that they will continue to work closely with the Illinois Department of Public Health to notify any individuals
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