SPRINGFIELD – 9,757 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, along with 238 additional deaths. Although the death count is the highest the state has seen in a single day, some of the data that was reported to the IDPH was ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The latest county unemployment numbers have been released by the state, and they show some counties have returned to rates similar to pre-pandemic. Bureau County reported that the unemployment rate is down to 3.9% for October, the same as one year ago, and significantly better ...Read more
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Salvation Army have kicked off their annual fundraising with the traditional bell ringing campaign this holiday season. Lt. Christian Smith of the Ottawa Salvation Army said the red kettle program has been around for nearly 100 years collecting funds to help support the ...Read more
DIXON – The Lee County Health Department is putting out the word that they need devices known as pulse oximeters for at risk COVID-19 patients who are isolated at home. They ask if you purchased one during your own illness and have since recovered, that you consider donating yours to the ...Read more
PONTIAC- The Livingston County Health Department on Tuesday reported the death of a man in his 90’s from complications related to COVID-19. They also noted 41 more positive test results for the novel coronavirus. Since the pandemic began, 24 individuals in the county have died from the ...Read more
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Department confirmed new cases of coronavirus in each of the three counties on Tuesday. 16 cases were reported in Bureau County, with 1 in Putnam County and 4 more in Marshall County. Overall, the three counties combined have seen ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois saw 125 additional coronavirus related deaths on Tuesday along with 12,542 new confirmed and probable cases. Of those deaths included individuals from Bureau, LaSalle, and Livingston County. Since the start of the pandemic, 12,403 deaths have been confirmed as well ...Read more
OTTAWA – 7 new COVID-19 related deaths were confirmed by the LaSalle County Health Departments. These individuals range in age from their 70s to their 90s, and with their addition, there have now been a total of 138 COVID-19 related deaths in the county. In addition to the deaths, 113 new ...Read more
LASALLE – The LaSalle City Council approved a levy increase of 1.85% at Monday night’s city council meeting. John Duncan, the city’s Finance Director, said that that would look like an estimated $1 increase to a homeowner from last year on a $100,000 house. The council said that they ...Read more
STREATOR – Illinois American Water is giving homeowners tips to prevent freezing and bursting pipes. According to the utility company, now is the time to safeguard plumbing to prevent damage. Before frigid weather sets in, they remind you to eliminate sources of cold air near water lines ...Read more
