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Leland Police report counterfeit currency

LELAND – The Leland police department say that on Wednesday a commercial business had received an alleged counterfeit $50 bill. They ask that anyone who deals with cash transactions take caution and carefully examine large denominations for the security features built into the currency in

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673 New Cases of COVID-19, seven fatalities

  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)  announced 673 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including seven deaths; a man in his 50s, two men and two women in their 60s, a man in his 70s, and a woman in her 90s. approximately 87% of fatalities

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Garbage services adjust to pandemic

LASALLE – Republic Services will be making adjustments in some communities during the pandemic crisis.  It was announced that starting Tuesday they will temporarily stop picking up large items and yard waste bags in many communities, including LaSalle.  Republic Services is making this

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