Livingston County sees 3 more COVID-19 cases
PONTIAC – Livingston County Health Department reported that 3 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the county total to 137 since the start of the pandemic. The new cases are a male under the age
Court staff at LaSalle County Downtown Courthouse tests positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA – A court employee working at the LaSalle County Downtown Courthouse has tested positive for COVID-19. In a release on Thursday, Chief Judge H. Chris Ryan announced that they have consulted with the LaSalle County Health
Bureau and Marshall County report additional COVID-19 cases
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Department have confirmed 12 more cases of coronavirus. 7 of these cases are individuals residing in Bureau County, ranging in age from their 20’s to their 60’s. The
IDPH reports 1,834 new COVID-19 cases
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois saw 1,834 new COVID-19 cases announced on Thursday, with 24 more confirmed deaths. This makes 200,427 total confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic in the state, along with 7,696 deaths. As of
Over 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – 54 more new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the LaSalle County Health Department. The individuals who tested positive range in age from younger that 13 to in their 100’s, and now make 882 total
National Weather Service confirms Tornado struck Ottawa Monday
OTTAWA – The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 Tornado with max winds of 100 MPH moved through parts of Ottawa Monday. The widespread damage of the Derecho has made it tough for the weather service
Authorities warn of storm repair scammers
OTTAWA – After the power company and tree trimmers descend on a community to help, their can unfortunately be another group that arrives to do harm. Authorities warn residents that home repair scammers may arrive and try
Tree damage closes Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park
UTICA – The powerful Derecho that swept through the area on Monday knocked down so many trees, Starved Rock and Matthiessen will be closed at least through the weekend. Power has been restored to Starved Rock Lodge
IVCC installs contactless fever screening devices at main entrance
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has added devices to make screening for a fever easier and faster. They have installed new temperature monitors at the main entrance. Everyone will be required to wear a mask, practice social distancing