SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police announced they will be working with local officials to enforce the mandated “Stay At Home Order” that requires non-essential businesses to close. They say they are more likely to intervene if they witness crowds gathering, a bar or restaurant ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 250 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including four deaths; a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County residents both in their 60s, and a DuPage County resident in her 90s. Grundy County is now reporting a case. That ...Read more
UNDATED – Local veterinary hospitals are changing the way they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Ancare vet Hospital in LaSalle, boarding and daycare are closed until further notice. Medication and food orders will be taken over the phone or use the Telemedicine option if you do not ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Fire Department, the Lostant Fire Department, and the Dalzell Fire Protection District are offering to spread cheer to kids who have birthdays coming up, amid the stay-at-home order. For those living in those cities and have a child under 12 that ...Read more
MENDOTA – OSF Healthcare announced Tuesday they are seeking donations of critical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are seeking N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, gowns, gloves, ventilators and any additional medical supplies. They ask that you email ...Read more
OTTAWA – A woman in her 30’s is recovering at home in isolation after being the third case of COVID-19 found in LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Health Department said Tuesday that the woman had traveled to a known area of high exposure. Health officials are working to identify and ...Read more
YORKVILLE – The Kendall County Health Department is reporting a total of four cases of COVID-19, including Monday’s newest case, a male in his 70’s. Privacy laws prohibit listing the communities where the current cases are, but public Health officials continue to urge all ...Read more
DIXON – Although 44 residents of Lee County are in isolation with possible COVID-19 symptoms, no positive cases have been discovered. The Lee County Health Department received back another 43 results yesterday. There are currently 7 residents in quarantine in Lee County, which are people ...Read more
LACON – A resident of Marshall County has tested positive for COVID-19, but is recovering at home in isolation. According to the Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department on Monday, the individual was screened and tested by a local hospital. The woman, whose community of ...Read more
OTTAWA – As with any time of crisis, scammers look to take advantage of others with a number of different confidence schemes, and the COVID-19 Pandemic is no different. Some residents around the country have reported a ‘Phishing” scam, that is a text message or a link sent ...Read more
