SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois Republican state representative has announced plans to seek the recall Gov. J.B. Pritzker because of woes in the state’s unemployment office. An influx of jobless claims prompted by the closing of nonessential businesses because of the spread of the ...Read more
PERU – Peru Mayor Scott Harl announced Tuesday that the city would not be having its annual fireworks display this year. Harl stated that the primary decision for canceling the fireworks is not COVID-19 restrictions, but as a way to cut expenses. Although some aldermen brought up ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed Tuesday an additional COVID-19 case in a woman in her 20’s. She’s currently recovering in isolation. A total of 76 people previously infected in the county are now considered recovered of the 141 cases since the pandemic ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,178 new cases COVID-19, including 39 additional deaths. Last week was the first week the total deaths have gone down since the pandemic began. The total cases reported Tuesday are lower due to the holiday weekend ...Read more
DIXON- The Illinois Department of Corrections reported that a staff member at the Dixon Correctional Facility has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first case found at the prison in Lee county among inmates or staff. As of last week the IDOC reported they had over 250 test kits on ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Highway Department announced that the Sandy Ford Bridge carrying Highway 5 over the Vermillion River will be closed this week from 7am to 6pm every day for inspection through Friday. The Highway Department also stated that E. 18th Road, Dayton Township will be ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday that June 2nd facilities will re-open in North Central Illinois focusing on serving only new drivers, expired licenses and vehicle transactions. Hours of operation are Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday through ...Read more
PERU- The Peru Police Department on Tuesday warned residents of a possible scam involving fraudulent contractors offering to do home repairs. They say you should be mindful of any unsolicited offers for roofing or paving work, especially with a deal too good to be true. The scammers will ...Read more
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The meat and poultry industry has historically relied on immigrant labor to do some of the most dangerous jobs in America, from employing refugees to a notorious record of hiring immigrants in the U.S. illegally. Now that reliance and uncertainty about the pandemic is ...Read more
CHICAGO (Chicago Tribune) — The Illinois Tollway board has approved agreements with two major railroads that help clear the way for a western highway access into O’Hare International Airport tollway officials have long argued is crucial to the airport’s expansion. Under the ...Read more
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