DIXON – The Lee County Health Department is putting out the word that they need devices known as pulse oximeters for at risk COVID-19 patients who are isolated at home. They ask if you purchased one during your own illness and have since recovered, that you consider donating yours to the ...Read more
PONTIAC- The Livingston County Health Department on Tuesday reported the death of a man in his 90’s from complications related to COVID-19. They also noted 41 more positive test results for the novel coronavirus. Since the pandemic began, 24 individuals in the county have died from the ...Read more
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Department confirmed new cases of coronavirus in each of the three counties on Tuesday. 16 cases were reported in Bureau County, with 1 in Putnam County and 4 more in Marshall County. Overall, the three counties combined have seen ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois saw 125 additional coronavirus related deaths on Tuesday along with 12,542 new confirmed and probable cases. Of those deaths included individuals from Bureau, LaSalle, and Livingston County. Since the start of the pandemic, 12,403 deaths have been confirmed as well ...Read more
OTTAWA – 7 new COVID-19 related deaths were confirmed by the LaSalle County Health Departments. These individuals range in age from their 70s to their 90s, and with their addition, there have now been a total of 138 COVID-19 related deaths in the county. In addition to the deaths, 113 new ...Read more
LASALLE – The LaSalle City Council approved a levy increase of 1.85% at Monday night’s city council meeting. John Duncan, the city’s Finance Director, said that that would look like an estimated $1 increase to a homeowner from last year on a $100,000 house. The council said that they ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — A newspaper says the Chicago mayor’s security team has been getting the green light when it comes to tickets for red-light camera violations. Ten of 13 tickets for speed or red-light camera violations have been dismissed, according to the Chicago Tribune, even when Mayor ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — A new legal group will help people with marijuana convictions clear their records. New Leaf Illinois launched earlier this month as part of the state’s law legalizing recreational cannabis. Under the law, people with low-level marijuana convictions can have their records ...Read more
STREATOR – Illinois American Water is giving homeowners tips to prevent freezing and bursting pipes. According to the utility company, now is the time to safeguard plumbing to prevent damage. Before frigid weather sets in, they remind you to eliminate sources of cold air near water lines ...Read more
CHICAGO – The American Red Cross has announced that due to the ongoing pandemic, blood, platelet and plasma donors are as essential as ever. They also supply about 40% of the nation’s blood. A number of upcoming opportunities to donate will be coming up this week, including in Ottawa on ...Read more
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