OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department announced Wednesday an additional COVID-19 case in LaSalle County bringing the total to 24 cases. The additional case is a female in her 40’s who is in isolation. Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any additional information ...Read more
A seventh resident of Bureau County has tested positive for COVID-19. A man in his 90’s was screened and tested by an area hospital. Public health officials were notified of a positive test, according to state and local public health protocol. The individual is hospitalized at this time. ...Read more
SHERIDAN- A fifth staff member of a LaSalle County prison has tested positive for COVID-19. The Illinois Department of Corrections released the data Wednesday. This latest infection at the Sheridan Prison comes after it was announced the Illinois National Guard would be sending soldiers ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials say dozens of immigrant children living in three Chicago-area shelters have tested positive for COVID-19 and the number could increase as test results come back. The Chicago-based Heartland Alliance reports 37 of 69 children are positive. The group runs the shelters ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois taxpayers can follow the state’s spending on thwarting the coronavirus with an online database. State comptroller Susana Mendoza debuted the portal Tuesday. It shows that since Gov. JB Pritzker declared the COVID-19 pandemic a state disaster on March 9, ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Mental Health Division has launched an emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for those experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19. Individuals who would like to speak with a mental health professional can text ...Read more
DIXON – The Lee County Health Department has extended their “Support for Seniors” program to those with underlying health conditions or with limited mobility. The purpose of the program is to help these people avoid potential risk and exposure to COVID-19 by providing assistance in ...Read more
LACON – A second resident of Marshall County has tested positive for COVID-19. A woman in her 80’s was screened and tested by an area hospital. Public health officials were notified of a positive test, according to state and local public health protocol. Public health officials are in ...Read more
LAMOILLE- The annual Buffalo Days 3-day community event in LaMoille has been cancelled. Organizers made the announcement online Tuesday. The festival, scheduled June 12-14, was to feature bands, parade, entertainment, tractor show and more. ...Read more
PERU – Illinois Valley Community Hospital on Tuesday put out a request to the community for cloth masks. The CDC recommends that people wear cloth masks over their nose and mouth to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. IVCH intends to distribute these masks to patients. ...Read more
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