Area counties remain at warning level for COVID-19 by IDPH
SPRINGFIELD – Four area counties still remain at a warning level for COVID-19 according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Lee County has the highest positivity rate in the region, coming in at 9.4%, followed by
Man struck with hatchet after altercation at Bloomington bar
BLOOMINGTON – A man is recovering from a serious non-life threatening injury after being struck by a hatchet outside of a tavern in Bloomington. The Bloomington Police Department say Saturday morning they were called to the 400
Death reported from COVID-19 in Livingston County
COVID PONTIAC – Another resident of Livingston County has died from complications related to COVID-19. The Livingston County Health Department reported that in addition to the death of a man in his 60’s, there were 12 more
10-year-old suspected of starting Marseilles house fire
MARSEILLES – A 10-year-old is suspected of being the one who started a house fire in Marseilles. The Marseilles Police Department say the blaze on the afternoon of October 2nd caused up to $80,000 worth of damage
25 new COVID-19 cases in LaSalle County; over 1,800 statewide
OTTAWA – 25 new COVID-19 cases were reported Monday in LaSalle County. The individuals who tested positive range in age from youth to their 90s. The LCHD also reported 30 more recoveries. Since the start of the
Newlywed couple delivers wedding flowers to residents in need of uplift
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for October 5th: After Chance and Hannah Buckner married last month, the thought of tossing out the flowers didn’t sit well with Hannah, so she put out a call on Facebook. “I
President Trump’s Physicians Hopeful He Will Be Released From Hospital Early This Week
President Donald Trump’s medical team said Sunday that Trump’s condition was improving after multiple “episodes” over the weekend. The President’s physicians also that Trump was placed on a steroid therapy typically used in more severe Covid-19 cases.
New York City To Close Schools, Non-Essential Businesses In ‘Hot Spots” Seeing Spike In COVID-19 Cases
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday that New York City will be rewinding the opening of non-essential businesses and schools in areas that are seeing spikes in Covid-19 cases. De Blasio said that zip codes that
Jimmy Butler Leads Miami Heat To Win Over LA Lakers 115-104 In Game 3 of NBA Finals
The Miami Heat beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-104 on Sunday night, bringing the championship series to 2-1. The Heat’s Jimmy Butler made a historic triple-double, finishing with 40 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists in Game
New England Patriots QB Cam Newton Speaks Out After Testing Positive For Coronavirus
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday ahead of the Week 4 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs also had practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta’amu test positive for COVID-19,