OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A major winter storm blanketed parts of the middle of the country with snow that was forecast to continue into late Tuesday in some areas, disrupting traffic and closing some coronavirus testing sites. The National Weather Service said at least 4 inches of snow fell across ...Read more
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois has started its newest vaccination phase covering essential workers and residents ages 65 and older. Public health officials touted online appointment signups and efforts to address racial inequity Monday for a phase that includes ...Read more
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced eight additional Illinois cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom. Health officials previously announced ...Read more
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say three children fled from a burning home early Monday in northern Illinois, but their mother died. The 39-year-old victim was being removed through a second-floor window by Aurora firefighters when fire spread to her bedroom. A fire captain was injured and ...Read more
PONTIAC – Forty-two residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) officials were notified of the new COVID-19 cases between January 23-25, 2021 in accordance with state and local public health protocol. LCHD ...Read more
OTTAWA -16 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths were reported on Monday by the LaSalle County Health Department. This brings the total number of positive cases to 9874. New Cases include: • (2) Males, 20’s • (2) Males, 30’s • Female, 40’s • Male, 50’s • (3) Females, ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging all Illinoisans to make safety a priority as a winter storm moves across the state. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting accumulating snow for northern Illinois, while snow and ice will ...Read more
OGLESBY – The COVID-19 “By Appointment Only” Vaccination Clinic at Illinois Valley Community College for Tuesday has been rescheduled due to the winter storm. The LaSalle County Health Department announced that those with appointments that the event has been moved to Tuesday, February 9 ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday announced that Region 2, which includes Bureau, LaSalle, Putnam, Marshall and Livingston County and Region 1, which includes Lee and DeKalb County can move to Phase 4 of COVID-19 restrictions. The new guidelines allow for ...Read more
OTTAWA – Most communities have winter and snow parking restrictions in place in order to get the streets back open after a snowstorm. Here are some of the area rules, but if you have specific questions you should contact your city for details at your address or business. Earlville ...Read more
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