Area Mayors prepare emergency declarations
LASALLE – Multiple City council meetings are planned this Tuesday at 6:30 PM with purpose of passing ordinances allowing each city the right to declare a state of emergency and ensure that emergency protocols are in place.
29 new cases announced in Illinois of Covid_19
SPRINGFIELD – Five new counties are added to the list of places where Covid-19 has been found in Illinois, including Champaign, Clinton, Sangamon, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties. On Sunday they reported 29 new cases statewide, bringing the
Restaurants and Bars ordered to close dine in service Monday through the end of the month
CHICAGO – All restaurants and bars are ordered to close dine in service throughout the state on Monday night at 9 PM. Exceptions are going to be made for restaurants with drive thru and delivery options. Gov
IDNR Sites Closed Until Further Notice
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To prevent further spread of COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the closure of state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites throughout the state.
Mendota to take drop box payments for utilities only
MENDOTA – City of Mendota Clerk Emily McConville announced Sunday that walk in payments of utility bills will no longer be accepted. Instead, payments must be in the form of check or money order and placed
Chicago places limits on bar capacity during outbreak
CHICAGO – Chicago is going to limit all businesses that sell liquor to have less than half of their regular capacity or 100 persons, whichever is fewer. “As we expected, we are beginning to identify cases of
Lee County Officials “gatherings of 25 or more should be suspended”
DIXON – Lee County leaders decided to suspend all public gatherings and events of 25 people or more until further notice. Friday morning, Lee County Emergency Management Director Kevin Lalley and Lee County Health Department Administrator
Illinois Tollway removes booth operators to prevent spread
CHICAGO – The Illinois Tollway Authority announced Friday that they have transitioned to all electronic toll collecting using the I-Pass, EZ-Pass and online toll collection system. “We are closely monitoring reports and advisories provided by the Illinois
Emergency services change procedures during health crisis
OGLESBY – The ongoing health crisis over Covid-19 has changed how many area departments respond to someone who may be ill, and the first thing you may notice if you call for emergency services is what questions