PRINCETON – 41 new cases of COVID-19 were reported by the Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Departments. 28 of the cases were reported to be in Bureau County, with 7 in Putnam County and 6 in Marshall County. The health department has confirmed a total of 3,181 cases throughout
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department was notified of 2 additional COVID-19 related deaths in the county, a male in his 70’s and a female in her 80’s. There have now been a total of 161 coronavirus related deaths throughout LaSalle County. The health department also confirmed
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OTTAWA – The Christmas 4 Kids of LaSalle County organization, who yearly assists children in need to make sure they have a wonderful holiday season, announced Tuesday that they have helped more children than ever before. In a social media post they announced that although they were unable
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SPRINGFIELD – The Better Business Bureau reports they have seen a rise in pet scams, where victims end up paying hundreds of dollars to purchase a pet that doesn’t exist. They advise caution when shopping for a pet online, especially as the demand increases as families try to ease
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PRINCETON – COVID-19 testing opportunities are coming to Bureau and Marshall County this week. Today from 8 AM – 4 PM at the United Methodist Church in Henry and tomorrow from 8 AM – 4 PM at the Bureau County Fairgrounds free testing with no appointment necessary will be
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PONTIAC – Three more deaths have been reported in Livingston County attributed to complications of COVID-19 and 42 new positive cases were identified Tuesday. The Livingston County Health Department said that the individuals who died were a man in his 80’s and two women in their
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OTTAWA – 5 additional coronavirus related deaths were confirmed by the LaSalle County Health Department on Tuesday, for a total of 159 since the start of the pandemic. In addition to the deaths, all in individuals in their 90’s, the LCHD also confirmed 78 new cases and 30 more
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PERU – The LaSalle County Health Department announced that this coming weekend a temporary drive-thru testing site for the novel coronavirus will be coming to Peru. This Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM – 4 PM at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport, you will be able to get tested for
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LASALLE – The Illinois State Police last Wednesday investigated various businesses in LaSalle County to determine which may be selling alcohol to those under 21. The Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement survey found 19 businesses were in compliance and denied service to a minor, however,
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MENDOTA – Santa Claus will be coming to a special drive-thru event in Mendota on Saturday. The big guy himself will be appearing at the Graves-Hume Public Library parking lot from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Santa’s elves will be handing out gift bags and the Mendota Optimist Club will
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