SPRINGFIELD – 14,612 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The IDPH also reported 168 additional coronavirus related deaths, which included 4 individuals from LaSalle County and 2 from Bureau County. Since the start of the
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GRANVILLE – One person is dead after a train vs vehicle crash in Putnam County. Thursday morning before 5 AM authorities were called to a rail crossing about 1/2 mile south of Highway 71 near Granville. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said that the driver and lone occupant was
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PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Departments announced Wednesday that a Bureau County woman in her 90’s is the latest death attributed to COVID-19. The total number of deaths in Bureau County has now reached 30. “On behalf of the entire staff at the
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PONTIAC – Sixty-five more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19 and the Livingston County Health Department also reported another death on Wednesday. They say a man in his 60’s is the latest to die due to complications of the novel coronavirus, making
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STREATOR – Streator’s City Council approved two Facade Grants at Thursday night’s meeting. The grants were awarded to two businesses, both on Main Street, for installation of awnings, removal of windows, and other improvements. At last week’s Plan Commission meeting, the council
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OTTAWA – 3 individuals reportedly have died from COVID-19 related complications in LaSalle County. The health department confirmed the deaths – individuals in their 70s, 80s, and 90s – as well as 172 new confirmed and probable cases and 86 recoveries. This is the second highest
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed the lowest daily COVID-19 case count the state has seen since the fourth of the month. 8,922 new confirmed and probable cases were reported as well as 140 additional deaths, which included 6 individuals from LaSalle County
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OTTAWA – Ottawa Commissioner Wayne Eichelkraut stood in as mayor pro tempore on Tuesday night’s city council meeting. As Mayor Dan Aussem is still facing COVID-19 quarantine restrictions, Eickelkraut led the meeting discussing repairs to a broken well pump, among other things. The council
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois High School Association announced Tuesday that due to the new mitigation measures announced by Governor J.B. Pritzker that the winter sports season will be suspended. They say they are optimistic that sports could resume next year for IHSA student-athletes.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday that they will not be offering deer check stations for the upcoming 2020 firearm season. They say that due to the rising rates of COVID-19, they are not going to be able to monitor Chronic Wasting Disease in order
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