LASALLE – A local drug addiction foundation in LaSalle is raising concern over substances that could be circulating in the area. The Perfectly Flawed Foundation is spreading the word on New Emerging Psychoactive Substances that were recently discovered in drug-related death cases in Peoria ...Read more
PONTIAC – 77 residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19. One more resident has also died due to complications related to COVID-19. The individual was a male in his 40s. Livingston County Health Department officials were notified of the new COVID-19 cases and death ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Director of Veterans Affairs is stepping down. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the news on Monday that Linda Chapa LaVia will no longer serve as Director. LaVia says it has been an honor and privilege to serve veterans. Major General Peter Nezamis will serve as ...Read more
PONTIAC – A man involved in an incident that occurred on Streator’s southside has been identified. 26-year-old Rene Dominic Lipumano Ramos is deceased as a result of a shooting near the area of 14th Street and Park at 2 p.m. on Friday. According to The Livingston County ...Read more
OTTAWA- Five additional COVID-19 deaths along with 42 new cases were reported in LaSalle County Health Department’s coronavirus update on Monday. The fatalities include a male in his 70’s, a male in his 80’s, a female in her 80’s, and (2) females in their 90’s. There have been a ...Read more
MORRIS – An Illinois State Senator has launched a drive to collect Valentine’s Day cards for seniors in long term care facilities. Senator Sue Rezin of Morris is encouraging churches, schools, and community members of the 38th Senate District to write Valentine’s Day cards that can ...Read more
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department has announced that over 400 individuals have received doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The first phase of distribution, known as 1A, is underway, providing the vaccine to healthcare workers and long-term care facilities. Any healthcare ...Read more
OGLESBY – The family of retired Illinois Valley Community College librarian Melva Richards of Peru has created an award in her memory. The $1,000 scholarship will go annually to a graduate of LaSalle-Peru Township High School. Melva Richards attended LP, LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College, ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Saturday reported that new cases of COVID-19 barely edged out newly recovered individuals. They announced 62 new infections and 60 new recoveries. Since the pandemic began, LaSalle County has seen over 9,000 infections and 191 deaths ...Read more
STREATOR – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office reported that one person is dead after a shooting around 2 p.m. on Friday on Streator’s south side. Authorities say multiple people were involved. According to an employee of a pizza restaurant in Streator, the alleged ...Read more
