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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 250 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including four deaths; a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County residents both in their 60s, and a DuPage County resident in her 90s. Grundy County is now reporting a case.  That

UNDATED – Local veterinary hospitals are changing the way they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Ancare vet Hospital in LaSalle, boarding and daycare are closed until further notice. Medication and food orders will be taken over the phone or use the Telemedicine option if you do not

  SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Fire Department, the Lostant Fire Department, and the Dalzell Fire Protection District are offering to spread cheer to kids who have birthdays coming up, amid the stay-at-home order. For those living in those cities and have a child under 12 that

OTTAWA – A woman in her 30’s is recovering at home in isolation after being the third case of COVID-19 found in LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Health Department said Tuesday that the woman had traveled to a known area of high exposure. Health officials are working to identify and

DIXON – Although 44 residents of Lee County are in isolation with possible COVID-19 symptoms, no positive cases have been discovered. The Lee County Health Department received back another 43 results yesterday. There are currently 7 residents in quarantine in Lee County, which are people

OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby followed other cities in implementing an ordinance pertaining to a local state of emergency. The city passed an ordinance on Monday during their special meeting, which would allow them to take necessary action during a potential state of emergency. If Mayor Dom