Election Day is Tuesday
PERU – Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, and there’s still time to get out and vote. Polls open at 6 AM. statewide and will stay open through 7 PM. If you’re among those voting and you
Pontiac Correctional Center reports over 80 active COVID-19 infections
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department reported Monday an additional 17 inmates have been infected with COVID-19. Currently, 62 inmates and 21 staff are reported as active cases by the Illinois Department of Corrections. At least
Free COVID-19 testing coming to Streator this weekend
STREATOR – The LaSalle County Health Department announced that a temporary drive-through COVID-19 testing event will be coming to Streator this coming weekend. They will be set up at Streator City Park on the Hickory Street side
Woman in 60s is latest LaSalle County COVID-19 related death
OTTAWA – A woman in her 60’s is the 70th and most recent coronavirus related death in LaSalle County. The health department reported the death as well as 71 additional cases on Monday. 29 new cases are
Plainfield man killed in LaSalle County Crash
OTTAWA – A Plainfield man is dead after a single vehicle crash Friday evening in rural LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Coroner said on Monday that 49-year-old Mark B. Wehde was driving on Illinois 178 when
Mom dresses baby girl as her favorite doll for Halloween
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for November 2nd: After seeing how her 10-month-old daughter Scarlett took such a liking to her Cabbage Patch Kid doll “Chip,” Ivy Seibert, 24 of Romeoville, IL, had an idea for her
Rapid COVID-19 testing available at LaSalle County Health Department
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Monday announced that rapid COVID-19 testing is available for those that are eligible. Employees who need a negative test to return to work, travelers, or symptomatic children who are
IVCC reviews tax levy – homeowners should not see increase
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College board’s audit finance committee last Wednesday reviewed the tentative $12.8 million tax levy request for 2020 which is up three percent over the actual 2019 levy extension of $12.4 million.
Blood Donation event planned for Peru; Ottawa; Streator this week
CHICAGO – As the United States braces for flu season, everyone who can is encouraged to donate blood if possible. The American Red Cross notes that receiving a flu shot does not affect blood donation eligibility. There
Nearly 1/3 of all Illinois inmate COVID-19 cases are in Dixon
DIXON – Nearly 150 inmates at the Dixon Correctional Center are battling COVID-19 this week. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections, 148 active cases of the novel coronavirus are at the facility among inmates, and 21