DIXON- The Illinois Department of Corrections reported that a staff member at the Dixon Correctional Facility has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first case found at the prison in Lee county among inmates or staff. As of last week the IDOC reported they had over 250 test kits on ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Highway Department announced that the Sandy Ford Bridge carrying Highway 5 over the Vermillion River will be closed this week from 7am to 6pm every day for inspection through Friday. The Highway Department also stated that E. 18th Road, Dayton Township will be ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday that June 2nd facilities will re-open in North Central Illinois focusing on serving only new drivers, expired licenses and vehicle transactions. Hours of operation are Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday through ...Read more
PERU- The Peru Police Department on Tuesday warned residents of a possible scam involving fraudulent contractors offering to do home repairs. They say you should be mindful of any unsolicited offers for roofing or paving work, especially with a deal too good to be true. The scammers will ...Read more
DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department reports another 8 positive Covid-19 cases on Memorial Day. According to the department, that makes 335 cases along with three deaths since March. Most of the cases are in the 20-29 age group, with over 80, and the next highest positive ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Memorial Day that 31 people with Covid-19 had died. The deaths range in age from 2 people in their 30’s, to 5 people in their 90’s. The 31 deaths is the lowest for the month of May. Thus far, nearly 4,900 ...Read more
OTTAWA – Three deaths were reported from the Coronavirus in LaSalle County on Memorial Day. The LaSalle County Health Department says they were notified on Monday that two men in their 60’s, and a woman in her 90’s, had passed away after earlier being tested positive for the ...Read more
MENDOTA- A resident in Mendota who wasn’t able to keep a flag flying now had one back on his flagpole after a neighbor took notice. On Saturday, Lonny Eisenberg noticed that the home on the corner near 13th Ave did not have a flag raised in the yard as it had in years past. Eisenberg, ...Read more
MARSEILLES- A man is dead after being struck by a train in Marseilles Monday. According to a press release, Marseilles police were called around 12:45 AM to the railroad crossing near South Main. CSX Railroad notified them of a subject who had been struck. The name of the deceased has not ...Read more
URBANA – restaurant owners and managers may participate in free online webinars offered by the Illinois Restaurant Association and University of Illinois Extension, in conjunction with U of I College of Agriculture. Both Scaling UP webinars feature food service professionals and others ...Read more
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