PRINCETON- A second resident of Bureau County has tested positive for COVID-19. The 48-year-old woman was tested by an area hospital. She is recovering at home in isolation. Public health officials are in the beginning stages of the investigation and are working to identify individuals who ...Read more
WSPL ONLY – PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department is still awaiting 11 test results, but so far have only found two positive cases of COVID 19 since the 21st of March. They have completed 49 tests, however they caution that there is a chance a provider has submitted a test ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – An adjustment to WIC rules will allow for more options for those enrolled in the program when they shop for milk at retailers. The USDA Food & Nutrition Service has approved some substitutions for participants through May 31, 2020. Illinois WIC participants who are ...Read more
WGLC ONLY DIXON – KSB Hospital in Dixon is pursuing point-of-care testing solutions that would allow them to process a large number of tests daily through their lab. Several major pharmaceutical companies will release FDA approved tests which can provide results in less than ten minutes. ...Read more
OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare facilities in Mendota, Ottawa, and Streator will implement a strict no visitor policy effective March 31, 2020, with a few exceptions: One visitor will be allowed if deemed necessary for the provision of medical care One visitor will be allowed for pediatric ...Read more
OTTAWA -LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case in LaSalle County. The case is a male in his 60’s. The individual was hospitalized, but is now home in isolation. Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any additional information regarding this ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 461 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Monday. Seven new deaths are also being reported, including the death of an incarcerated man from Stateville Correctional Center. Cook County: male 50s, male 60s, female 60s, female ...Read more
OTTAWA – An Ottawa woman is facing drug-induced homicide charges after the death of another woman in February. LaSalle County State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly announced Monday that 38-year-old Heather R. Reynolds was arrested and is being held on a $1,000,000 bond. The charges stem ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – A fire reportedly in the living center area of St. Margaret’s Hospital on Monday had many area departments called to Spring Valley. Around 9:45 AM the Spring Valley Fire Department evacuated all three floors of elderly tenants and battled the blaze which was ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 1,105 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 18 additional deaths. Cook County: male 50s, 2 females 60s, 2 males 70s, 3 females 70s, 2 males 80s, female 80s DuPage County: male 60s Kane County: male 40s, ...Read more
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