SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 715 new cases of COVID-19 including 16 additional deaths. This brings the total number of cases to 7,695 and 157 deaths. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngazi Ezike says approximately 85% of deaths ...Read more
DEKALB- The DeKalb County Health Department says they have had 16 reported cases of COVID-19 since March 21st. The age range of those who tested positive range in age from under 19 into the 70’s. DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott reminded residents earlier in the week to try and stay ...Read more
DIXON – There are still no reported COVID-19 cases among Lee County residents, but KSB Hospital admitted a Whiteside County resident who had previously tested positive in Whiteside County. According to the Lee County Health Department, the patient came into the hospital through the ...Read more
MORRIS – The Grundy County Health Department announced a 5th case of coronavirus in Grundy County. The resident is a male in his 50s. Public Health officials say federal privacy laws prohibit the release of any additional information. ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 986 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois including 42 additional deaths on Wednesday. The most recent deaths include: – Carroll County: 1 male 80s – Cook County: 1 male 20s, 2 males 30s, 2 males ...Read more
MENDOTA – At a special Mendota City Council meeting via phone conference on Tuesday night, Mayor Boelk announced that they will be limiting the number of people allowed in stores at the same time. They ask nobody under the age of 18 in stores, and a limit of one person per shopping ...Read more
MENDOTA – Even though churches have stopped traditional services, helping and healing the community continues in Mendota at the First Presbyterian Church. They have announced on Wednesday they’ll be starting “Scrubs of Love”, offering free used and donated scrubs for any ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker says statewide, intensive care unit beds are still available, staffed and ready for immediate use. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 conference with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Pritzker says statewide preliminary reports shows 41% percent of ICU ...Read more
PONTIAC – Three more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Livingston County Health Department the individuals include a male in his 70s who is currently hospitalized, a female in her 80s who also hospitalized, and a woman in her 50s recovering at ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker is extending his executive stay-at-home order through the end of April. On Tuesday the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 937 new cases of COVID-19 in the state including 26 additional deaths. The most recent deaths include: – Cook ...Read more
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