LACON – The Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Department confirmed that a resident in her 80’s is now the 25th COVID-19 related death for the counties. The woman was from Marshall County and is the 4th death for that county, with the other 21 coming from Bureau County. Health ...Read more
OTTAWA – A female in her 70s is the latest COVID-19 related death, the LaSalle County Health Department confirmed. This is the 71st coronavirus related death in the county since the start of the pandemic. 90 new additional cases were also reported by the health department. This is the ...Read more
PERU – Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, and there’s still time to get out and vote. Polls open at 6 AM. statewide and will stay open through 7 PM. If you’re among those voting and you aren’t sure where to go, below is a link to find the nearest polling place ...Read more
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department reported Monday an additional 17 inmates have been infected with COVID-19. Currently, 62 inmates and 21 staff are reported as active cases by the Illinois Department of Corrections. At least one inmate in his 50’s is being ...Read more
STREATOR – The LaSalle County Health Department announced that a temporary drive-through COVID-19 testing event will be coming to Streator this coming weekend. They will be set up at Streator City Park on the Hickory Street side of the park from 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday. The test ...Read more
OTTAWA – A woman in her 60’s is the 70th and most recent coronavirus related death in LaSalle County. The health department reported the death as well as 71 additional cases on Monday. 29 new cases are also now considered recovered. Since the start of the pandemic in the state, Illinois ...Read more
OTTAWA – A Plainfield man is dead after a single vehicle crash Friday evening in rural LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Coroner said on Monday that 49-year-old Mark B. Wehde was driving on Illinois 178 when for unknown reasons he left the roadway near Lowell. The crash remains under ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Monday announced that rapid COVID-19 testing is available for those that are eligible. Employees who need a negative test to return to work, travelers, or symptomatic children who are not a close contact to a confirmed case who need to return ...Read more
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College board’s audit finance committee last Wednesday reviewed the tentative $12.8 million tax levy request for 2020 which is up three percent over the actual 2019 levy extension of $12.4 million. They say that homeowners should not see an increase ...Read more
CHICAGO – As the United States braces for flu season, everyone who can is encouraged to donate blood if possible. The American Red Cross notes that receiving a flu shot does not affect blood donation eligibility. There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to donate across North Central ...Read more
