PONTIAC- A new COVID-19 infection was announced at the Pontiac Correctional Center Saturday.  Additional protective measures are being implemented in order to identify new cases and ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates, including more

CHICAGO (Chicago Tribune) — Chicago’s 2020 graduating high school seniors will be gathering virtually on June 14 for a citywide commencement, after schools were forced to cancel their traditional graduation ceremonies because of the coronavirus outbreak. According

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Friday announced 1,622 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 86 additional deaths.  Of the reported deaths, 11 were from outside the greater Chicago area.  Edgar County is now

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department Friday confirmed five new COVID-19 cases bringing the total countywide to 148 cases since the pandemic began. The additional cases are in men and women ranging in age from their

BELLEVILLE – As businesses re-open across the state, authorities warn that many components of a building’s plumbing may need attention before the doors can open to shoppers and diners.   Illinois American Water advises that extended periods of

LASALLE – The LaSalle City Council approved an amendment that will allow local restaurants to have outside dining. The restaurants that want to apply to use the sidewalks for outside dining will have to file a written

CHICAGO (AP) — The governor of Illinois has announced the end of a 10-week stay-at-home order meant to stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said on Friday, the state will move to the

DEKALB-  The DeKalb County Health Department Thursday announced an outbreak of coronavirus at the Pine Acres long term care facility.  Since the pandemic began 9 staff and 31 residents have tested positive for COVID-19, with one resident

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday announced 1,527 new cases of COVID-19 and 104 additional deaths, 16 of those in regions outside of Chicagoland. Since the pandemic began, there have been a total of

PONTIAC- The Livingston County Health Department Thursday said there is a new COVID-19 infection among the inmates at the Pontiac Correctional Center.  The man in his 70’s is currently hospitalized.  This is the fourth inmate to have

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Thursday confirmed an additional COVID-19 case in a woman in her 40’s, bringing the total to 143 cases since the pandemic began.  Three individuals have recovered and have been

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza says the state’s legislators will not be getting raises in the next budget year, which begins July 1. Mendoza made her decision known in a video she released Wednesday.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The chief of staff for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says a worker at the Springfield convention center where lawmakers met in special session last week has tested positive for COVID-19. In a

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ death toll from the coronavirus pandemic now tops the 5,000 mark, including an Army Reservist from suburban Chicago who is the third member of the U.S. military to die from COVID-19. The

PERU – The Peru Library will not be open for visitors to browse in person, but residents can call to get materials they want set aside to be picked up.  The Lobby Service is available any time

OTTAWA – Many area communities are preparing for the start of outdoor dining at restaurants by closing streets.   Ottawa announced Main and Jefferson Street will have lane closures, and portions of Madison, Jackson and Walker will

ROCHELLE – The Ogle County Health Department Wednesday announced the third death related to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Specifics on the deceased was not released.   Ogle County has had over 200 infections since the pandemic began,

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday announced 1,111 new cases of COVID-19, including 160 additional deaths.  A teen from LaSalle County was among the new infections reported.  Currently, the IDPH is reporting over 5,000

NEW YORK (AP) – Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed. Another 31% simply aren’t sure, while 1 in 5 say they’d refuse. That’s