PEORIA – OSF HealthCare is launching a Pandemic Health Worker Program that will serve individuals with COVID-19 symptoms. Through a contract with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the program is designed to protect the well-being of the general public during the COVID ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Saturday announced 1,293 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 81 additional deaths. IDPH is reporting a total of 19,180 cases, including 677 deaths, in 86 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department Saturday announced no new cases of the novel Coronavirus. The total cases found remains at 20. So far 260 residents have been tested. The first case of COVID-19 was found in Seneca in mid-March. ...Read more
PERU – In a long statement released Saturday by a Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei, he asked for the public to be more understanding when it comes to social distancing, especially in the city parks. ”Sadly, a very few have lashed out both verbally as well as taking to social media to the ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The requirements for residents to meet the federal REAL ID deadline by October of 2020 has been extended until 2021. The Department of Homeland Security cited the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact the virus is having on the general public and driver’s license and ID ...Read more
OGLESBY – A new 12-row planter has been added to the equipment students can learn with in the ag program at Illinois Valley Community College. Last week co-coordinator Willard Mott unloaded the implement. They plan on using the IH 2150 Early Riser to plant soybeans in the next few ...Read more
STREATOR – Streator’s Leading Ladies provided candy and cookies to residents of local nursing homes and assisted living facilities to spread Easter cheer. They continued their annual tradition of distributing Easter gifts to residents even in spite of COVID-19. Representative of ...Read more
PRINCETON – Another resident of Bureau County has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the fifth confirmed case in the county, as well as the sixth in the counties serviced by the Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Department. The first case those counties was confirmed in the 23 ...Read more
PONTIAC – With Easter approaching, the Livingston County Health Department reminds residents that in-person religious services, including gatherings of less than 10 people, are discouraged in light of COVID-19. Even small gatherings or drive-thru services are discouraged, and residents should ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that 1,465 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed. The IDPH also announced 68 additional deaths, bringing the total up to 596 deaths from COVID-19 and 17,887 confirmed cases in 83 of the 102 counties of Illinois. ...Read more
