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IDPH reports 1,834 new COVID-19 cases

August 13, 2020 Local Headlines

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois saw 1,834 new COVID-19 cases announced on Thursday, with 24 more confirmed deaths. This makes 200,427 total confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic in the state, along with 7,696 deaths. As of Wednesday, the preliminary seven-day positivity rate for cases is

Over 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in LaSalle County

August 13, 2020 Local Headlines

OTTAWA – 54 more new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the LaSalle County Health Department. The individuals who tested positive range in age from younger that 13 to in their 100’s, and now make 882 total cases since the start of the pandemic. The health department also reported that

National Weather Service confirms Tornado struck Ottawa Monday

August 13, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

OTTAWA – The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 Tornado with max winds of 100 MPH moved through parts of Ottawa Monday. The widespread damage of the Derecho has made it tough for the weather service to identify all possible tracks of the outbreak that occurred with the storm.

Authorities warn of storm repair scammers

August 13, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

OTTAWA – After the power company and tree trimmers descend on a community to help, their can unfortunately be another group that arrives to do harm. Authorities warn residents that home repair scammers may arrive and try to prey upon those most in need. Do not agree to have repairs

Tree damage closes Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park

August 13, 2020 Local Headlines

UTICA – The powerful Derecho that swept through the area on Monday knocked down so many trees, Starved Rock and Matthiessen will be closed at least through the weekend. Power has been restored to Starved Rock Lodge but the Lodge will not reopen for check until mid-day Thursday. According

IVCC installs contactless fever screening devices at main entrance

August 13, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has added devices to make screening for a fever easier and faster. They have installed new temperature monitors at the main entrance. Everyone will be required to wear a mask, practice social distancing while on campus. The contactless,

Mendota Driver Services Facility Reopens

August 12, 2020 Local Headlines

MENDOTA – The Mendota Driver Services Facility reopened on Wednesday. The facility had been closed after an employee who tested positive for COVID-19. The facility has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, according to a release from the Secretary of State. Expiration dates for

Seeking reimbursement for a fridge gone bad? Call your insurance company

August 12, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

LASALLE – Many across North Central Illinois are going on a multiple days without power, and facing an issue of food spoiling in their home. Providers such as Ameren and Commonwealth Edison do offer customers the ability to make claims for damages after an extended outage, however that

Livingston County reports 2 more COVID-19 cases

August 12, 2020 Local Headlines

PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department confirmed that two more individuals in the county have tested positive for COVID-19. The newly confirmed cases are a male in their 50s and a female under the age of 20 who was asymptomatic at the time of testing. Livingston County has had

4 more Bureau County residents test positive for COVID-19

August 12, 2020 Local Headlines

PRINCETON – Four more residents of Bureau County have tested positive, the Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Department confirmed Wednesday. The individuals – two females in their teens, one male in their 20’s, and another in his 40’s – are all recovering at home.