STREATOR- The Streator Police Department say they were involved in a pursuit Thursday morning. Around 9:30 AM along Everett Street they allegedly attempted to stop what they describe as a blue Oldsmobile. The vehicle reportedly fled and struck a gas main near the intersection of Lundy and ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge in Chicago has ordered one of the nation’s largest jails to take prompt action to stem the potentially catastrophic spread of the coronavirus. The order issued Thursday says Cook County Jail must ensure its over 4,000 detainees have access to adequate soap ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Unemployment claims in Illinois jumped nearly 13% last week, with 201,041 new claims largely attributable to the spread of the coronavirus. The jump in Illinois, breaking a record set just a week earlier at 178,421, comes as new claims nationally dipped slightly, ...Read more
LASALLE – Easter celebrations during the health crisis in Illinois had to be modified due to the stay at home order, but area communities are still coming up with ways to get the community in to the spirit. This Saturday at LaSalle Rotary Park the Easter Bunny and other characters will ...Read more
OTTAWA – A large two story home caught fire Thursday afternoon near Ottawa. Around 2 PM the Wallace Fire Department was called to the 2900 block of East 14th Road and upon arrival called for a mutual aid box alarm. Smoke was showing from the second story as crews arrived from Ottawa ...Read more
OTTAWA – A large two story home caught fire Thursday afternoon near Ottawa. Around 2 PM the Wallace Fire Department was called to the 2900 block of East 14th Road and upon arrival called for a mutual aid box alarm. Smoke was showing from the second story as crews arrived from Ottawa ...Read more
OGLESBY- A virtual commencement ceremony is being planned for May 16, Illinois Valley Community College President Jerry Corcoran announced at Thursday’s board meeting. “Instead of the traditional ceremony, we will conduct a virtual event next month and invite this year’s graduates to join ...Read more
DIXON-There are now 9 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lee County. Thursday KSB Hospital received 25 test results with 3 positive and 22 negative. The new cases are a person in their 30’s, a person in their 40’s, and a person in their 70’s. During Thursday’s press conference, Governor ...Read more
PONTIAC- Four Additional COVID-19 cases were announced Thursday in Livingston County, including the first inmate to test positive at the Pontiac prison. As of April 9, the LCHD has received 127 test results. Of that, 14 COVID-19 tests have been confirmed positive and 112 tests confirmed ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification and Concealed Carry Licenses during the COVID-19 epidemic. The rules are designed to provide FOID card holders and CCL relief from the renewal requirements during the effects of ...Read more
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