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
EUREKA- The Woodford County Health Department has reported 10 total cases of COVID-19 so far during the Pandemic. They had found their first case in the county on March 17th. ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,222 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 74 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 23,247 cases, including 868 deaths, in 88 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case bringing the county total to 23 cases. The latest positive test was from a male in his 50’s who is in isolation. One additional case has recovered and has been released from isolation. The total ...Read more
MENDOTA- A pair of separate crashes injured two on Tuesday morning around Mendota. The Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments were first called around 9 AM to the area of 251 and north 40th road for a van that had rolled over. The driver was taken to an area hospital. Less than an hour ...Read more
STREATOR – Two separate buildings were spray painted with graffiti late Monday night in Streator. According to the Streator Police Department just before midnight they were called to the 500 block of East Bridge Street and the 100 block of South Vermillion, where it appeared an individual ...Read more
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