SPRINGFIELD – Six Illinois National Guard Soldiers and a helicopter are being deployed in California to help battle wildfires. On Friday Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the mission involving a CH-47F Chinook helicopter and six soldiers from B Company, 2nd Battalion, 238th General Support ...Read more
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States. The airline also says that starting in January, customers can fly standby for free no matter what kind of ticket they bought. ...Read more
OTTAWA – For the third straight day, the LaSalle County Health Department reported no new Covid deaths. 21 new coronavirus cases were reported on Sunday afternoon. So far, 1,244 LaSalle County residents have been infected by the virus, with 666 having recovered. New Cases ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Nearly 2,000 positive coronavirus cases were reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health in the past 24 hours. The state also reported 11 deaths Sunday. So far during the pandemic, over 8,000 Illinoisans have passed away from complications due to the virus, and ...Read more
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Department reported five new cases of the novel coronavirus and one death Saturday. They announced that a Bureau County man in his 70’s was the latest to pass away from complications of COVID-19. Five new cases were also ...Read more
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office will be offering a class for those interested in becoming an airplane pilot. They will be offering “Aviation Private Pilot Ground Training” from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 12 through Dec. 5 on the ...Read more
LASALLE – The Aden Lamps Foundation 8th Annual 5K run/walk will be virtual this year. It will begin the week of September 5th through September 12th and participants can choose to complete the walk/run at their location of choice. Registration fee for adults is $20 and registration ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Saturday afternoon reported 15 new Covid-19 cases but zero new deaths. Statewide, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,880 new coronavirus cases confirmed in the past 24 hours. The state also reported 11 additional ...Read more
MENDOTA – Although the doors to Mendota City Hall are closed to the public, City Clerk Emily McConville says she’s still able to register residents to vote. McConville explained Thursday at the city’s council meeting that individuals only need to give her a call at the office to ...Read more
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office will be offering a photography class on Thursday nights starting in September. IVCC will have “Photography for Beginners: DSLR” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 3 through Oct. 8 in room E320. Instructor ...Read more
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