OTTAWA – A female in her 70s is the latest COVID-19 related death, the LaSalle County Health Department confirmed. This is the 71st coronavirus related death in the county since the start of the pandemic. 90 new additional cases were also reported by the health department. This is the
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PERU – Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, and there’s still time to get out and vote. Polls open at 6 AM. statewide and will stay open through 7 PM. If you’re among those voting and you aren’t sure where to go, below is a link to find the nearest polling place
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PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department reported Monday an additional 17 inmates have been infected with COVID-19. Currently, 62 inmates and 21 staff are reported as active cases by the Illinois Department of Corrections. At least one inmate in his 50’s is being
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STREATOR – The LaSalle County Health Department announced that a temporary drive-through COVID-19 testing event will be coming to Streator this coming weekend. They will be set up at Streator City Park on the Hickory Street side of the park from 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday. The test
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OTTAWA – A woman in her 60’s is the 70th and most recent coronavirus related death in LaSalle County. The health department reported the death as well as 71 additional cases on Monday. 29 new cases are also now considered recovered. Since the start of the pandemic in the state, Illinois
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OTTAWA – A Plainfield man is dead after a single vehicle crash Friday evening in rural LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Coroner said on Monday that 49-year-old Mark B. Wehde was driving on Illinois 178 when for unknown reasons he left the roadway near Lowell. The crash remains under
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Monday announced that rapid COVID-19 testing is available for those that are eligible. Employees who need a negative test to return to work, travelers, or symptomatic children who are not a close contact to a confirmed case who need to return
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OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College board’s audit finance committee last Wednesday reviewed the tentative $12.8 million tax levy request for 2020 which is up three percent over the actual 2019 levy extension of $12.4 million. They say that homeowners should not see an increase
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CHICAGO – As the United States braces for flu season, everyone who can is encouraged to donate blood if possible. The American Red Cross notes that receiving a flu shot does not affect blood donation eligibility. There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to donate across North Central
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DIXON – Nearly 150 inmates at the Dixon Correctional Center are battling COVID-19 this week. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections, 148 active cases of the novel coronavirus are at the facility among inmates, and 21 among staff. Nearly 30% of the active incarcerated cases in
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