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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SPRINGFIELD- In the latest survey released Monday by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the two main regions that serve North Central Illinois had plenty of ventilator capacity to help battle the current pandemic. It was reported that in the Peoria region, which includes LaSalle,
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STREATOR – The Streator Fire Department added 20 new airpacks to replace 15 older style units. The SCBA airpacks, bottles, and masks were purchased through a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The new airpacks are manufactured by 3M/Scott and feature several new safety features,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 1,151 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 59 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 31,508 cases, including 1,349 deaths, in 95 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department Monday confirmed an additional 3 COVID-19 cases bringing the total found in the county since the pandemic began to 32 cases. The additional cases a man in his 30’s and two women, one in her teens and the other in her 60’s. All of the new cases
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OTTAWA – US Route 6 will see construction in Ottawa beginning Tuesday. IDOT announced that the road will be resurfaced from just west of Boyce Memorial Drive to the Fox River. Lane closures are expected as this project will go all summer long into the fall.
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PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department on Sunday reported the first death of a resident due to complications related to coronavirus disease. Officials were notified of death of a woman in her 80’s on April 19.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday announced 1,197 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 30,357 cases, including 1,290 deaths, in 93 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case bringing the total to 29 cases on Sunday. The additional case is a male in his 70’s who is in isolation. One additional case has recovered and that has raised the number of recovered individuals in
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