Ambulance stolen; crashed in Sterling

STERLING – An ambulance was stolen from a hospital Saturday afternoon and crashed in Whiteside County.   In a release from CGH medical center, they say a patient fled the Emergency Room and allegedly took the vehicle

18 New Cases Announced including Woodford County

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday announced eighteen new cases, with infections found in Cumberland, Dupage, St. Claire and Woodford counties. That brings the total cases in the state to 64 of Covid

Illinois Valley Community College extends spring break one week

  OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will extend spring break for students one week with classes to resume Monday, March 23, President Jerry Corcoran announced Saturday. “In light of Gov. Pritzker’s announcement late Friday afternoon that

City of Mendota making preparations for COVID-19

MENDOTA – The city of Mendota and various departments are making plans to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday night the city council is expected to discuss an ordinance authorizing the mayor to declare a state of emergency