PRINCETON- A Princeton man is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday evening. According to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, around 7:30 PM they were called to Lover’s Lane Road West of South Main Street in Princeton for an SUV vs motorcycle crash. Witnesses say the motorcycle
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday announced 1,529 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 82 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 15,078 cases, including 462 deaths, in 78 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger
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OTTAWA – Two more cases were announced on Wednesday of COVID-19 in LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Health Department says that a man in his 40’s and a woman in her 30’s tested positive. Due to privacy laws, no further details will be released.
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SHERIDAN – COVID-19 has spread at the Sheridan Correctional Facility. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections they are reporting three staff members and seven inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus. The facility is currently under lockdown, which means there is no
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PERU – North Peoria Street will be closed from Luther Drive to the south side of 26th Street beginning Wednesday, April 8th. This section of road will be fully closed until further notice for the reconstruction of North Peoria Street. There is no through traffic in the residential
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STREATOR – The City of Streator continues to follow closely Governor Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” order to limit the spread of COVID-19 through April 30th. All playgrounds in Streator remain closed. In addition, the City has closed all ball fields, shelters and the dog park. Anderson
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OTTAWA – Commissioner Marla Rodriguez announced that Ottawa’s Riordan Pool would not be opening for the 2020 season. She explained that her biggest concerns at this time are health and public safety, and that it seemed irresponsible to invest in the many necessary repairs for the pool
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DIXON – Over 200 COVID-19 tests have been given in Lee County with only five residents coming up positive. That’s according to authorities Tuesday who say the latest confirmed case is a person in their 60’s. The number of residents under quarantine is seven. Lee County has been
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SPRINGFIELD – The LaSalle County Health Department announced Tuesday that the county’s third case of COVID-19, a woman in her 30’s, is now recovered and has been released from isolation. This comes after two additional cases of COVID-19 had been announced for the county, bringing the
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police on Tuesday clarified what they define as essential travel. To and from work if you are an essential worker. Purchasing groceries or food and to deliver those items. Travel care for a loved one. Seeking emergency services, obtain medical supplies or
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