DEKALB – The DeKalb County government is asking for residents to donate personal protective equipment for the use by the health care providers in the county. They are also asking for touchless thermometers for use by county Sheriff Deputies on patrol and those assigned to the county jail. ...Read more
DIXON – Lee County officials say that they still have no positive cases of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean they are not getting prepared. Tuesday the CEO of KSB Hospital in Dixon reported that several companies have donated a quantity of N95 Personal Protective Equipment masks for ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – St. Margaret’s Health of Spring Valley asked the public on Tuesday for assistance in acquiring much needed medical supplies to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. They are seeking unopened boxes of disposable gloves – nitrile gloves, latex gloves and nylon gloves are ...Read more
PERU – The Peru Pads Shelter will remain open, but the Ottawa location has closed temporarily to make managing the program easier. Yesterday PADS announced that they are accepting food donations, but are asking donors to use the intercom system at the front door of the Peru location with ...Read more
AURORA- The Kane County Health Department confirmed on Tuesday Aurora’s first death attributed to COVID-19. They say a man in his 90’s succumbed after being diagnosed just two days prior. Aurora has three other positive cases. “We’ve been preparing for the inevitable news that ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police announced they will be working with local officials to enforce the mandated “Stay At Home Order” that requires non-essential businesses to close. They say they are more likely to intervene if they witness crowds gathering, a bar or restaurant ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 250 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including four deaths; a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County residents both in their 60s, and a DuPage County resident in her 90s. Grundy County is now reporting a case. That ...Read more
UNDATED – Local veterinary hospitals are changing the way they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Ancare vet Hospital in LaSalle, boarding and daycare are closed until further notice. Medication and food orders will be taken over the phone or use the Telemedicine option if you do not ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Fire Department, the Lostant Fire Department, and the Dalzell Fire Protection District are offering to spread cheer to kids who have birthdays coming up, amid the stay-at-home order. For those living in those cities and have a child under 12 that ...Read more
MENDOTA – OSF Healthcare announced Tuesday they are seeking donations of critical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are seeking N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, gowns, gloves, ventilators and any additional medical supplies. They ask that you email ...Read more
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