CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials say the number of black residents becoming infected with the coronavirus and those dying of the disease remains disproportionately high. Black residents made up about 46% of the 12,571 confirmed tests for the coronavirus and about 60% of the 500 deaths in the ...Read more
STREATOR – The Streator Fire Department added 20 new airpacks to replace 15 older style units. The SCBA airpacks, bottles, and masks were purchased through a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The new airpacks are manufactured by 3M/Scott and feature several new safety features, ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 1,151 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 59 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 31,508 cases, including 1,349 deaths, in 95 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department Monday confirmed an additional 3 COVID-19 cases bringing the total found in the county since the pandemic began to 32 cases. The additional cases a man in his 30’s and two women, one in her teens and the other in her 60’s. All of the new cases ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials say a fourth detainee at the Cook County Jail in Chicago who tested positive for the coronavirus has died. Sixty-four-year Karl Battiste died Sunday at Stroger Hospital in Chicago, but his official cause of death won’t be determined until an autopsy is conducted. ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — A Will county nursing home that last week announced 22 residents and one staff member had died of the coronavirus says another employee who tested positive for the virus had died. Symphony of Joliet would not provide more information about the employee. But Lakendel Evans said ...Read more
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Five northern Illinois mayors are asking Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the authority to reopen businesses next month urging “common sense modifications” to a statewide stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic. The mayors of South Beloit, Cherry Valley, Durand, Loves ...Read more
OTTAWA – US Route 6 will see construction in Ottawa beginning Tuesday. IDOT announced that the road will be resurfaced from just west of Boyce Memorial Drive to the Fox River. Lane closures are expected as this project will go all summer long into the fall. ...Read more
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department on Sunday reported the first death of a resident due to complications related to coronavirus disease. Officials were notified of death of a woman in her 80’s on April 19. ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday announced 1,197 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 30,357 cases, including 1,290 deaths, in 93 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from ...Read more
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