CHICAGO – Chicago is going to limit all businesses that sell liquor to have less than half of their regular capacity or 100 persons, whichever is fewer. “As we expected, we are beginning to identify cases of COVID-19 outside of the Chicago area,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Over the ...Read more
DIXON – Lee County leaders decided to suspend all public gatherings and events of 25 people or more until further notice. Friday morning, Lee County Emergency Management Director Kevin Lalley and Lee County Health Department Administrator Cathy Ferguson-Allen met with local government ...Read more
CHICAGO – The Illinois Tollway Authority announced Friday that they have transitioned to all electronic toll collecting using the I-Pass, EZ-Pass and online toll collection system. “We are closely monitoring reports and advisories provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health and ...Read more
OGLESBY – The ongoing health crisis over Covid-19 has changed how many area departments respond to someone who may be ill, and the first thing you may notice if you call for emergency services is what questions the dispatcher may ask you. JoEllen Fisher with Illinois Valley Regional ...Read more
STERLING – An ambulance was stolen from a hospital Saturday afternoon and crashed in Whiteside County. In a release from CGH medical center, they say a patient fled the Emergency Room and allegedly took the vehicle and left the property. A short distance later the Ambulance crashed ...Read more
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday announced eighteen new cases, with infections found in Cumberland, Dupage, St. Claire and Woodford counties. That brings the total cases in the state to 64 of Covid 19. Governor J.B. Pritzker thanked communities for taking ...Read more
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will extend spring break for students one week with classes to resume Monday, March 23, President Jerry Corcoran announced Saturday. “In light of Gov. Pritzker’s announcement late Friday afternoon that all K-12 schools in Illinois will ...Read more
LASALLE – A planned evening of singing and entertainment in LaSalle has been postponed due to the ongoing health emergency in North Central Illinois. Stage 212 announced Saturday that 212 SINGS: Cocktails and Classics would be moved to dates in September. Those with tickets are asked to ...Read more
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota and various departments are making plans to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday night the city council is expected to discuss an ordinance authorizing the mayor to declare a state of emergency should the need arise and allow for contracts to be authorized to ...Read more
STREATOR – Illinois American Water in Streator has established coronavirus preparedness plans. The utility company says they have initiated business continuity plans to help provide additional stability to operations that include water and wastewater services to customers’ homes and ...Read more
