OTTAWA – No coronavirus related deaths were reported in LaSalle County on Friday for the first time since the previous Sunday. The LaSalle County Health Department also confirmed 26 additional positive cases, and that a previously reported case was found to live outside of the jurisdiction ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that 30 counties in the state, including Bureau, are at a warning level for coronavirus. The IDPH states that a county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators increase, such as number of deaths, ...Read more
MENDOTA – A high speed pursuit Thursday afternoon in Mendota ended off road south of the city with a Sterling man facing numerous charges. Mendota Police say around 4:45 PM they attempted to stop a black Porsche Cayenne that allegedly drove the wrong way down 7th Avenue. A passenger ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – In the Friday update from the Illinois Department of Public Health, they disclosed that more area long term care facilities have had deaths related to COVID-19. In the last seven days there have been four more deaths at the LaSalle County Nursing Home and one death at Streator ...Read more
MENDOTA – Mendota K-8th grade students will be spending a few more weeks learning from home. District 289 Superintendent Dr. Kristen School on Friday announced that remote learning for all students will continue through at least September 18th. The current plan, after discussion with the ...Read more
PRINCETON – A strong cold front will move through the area Friday afternoon and evening and with it the potential for severe weather. The National Weather Service predicts that if heat builds through the day, we could see damaging winds, large hail, and possibly even tornadoes, especially ...Read more
OTTAWA – The local unemployment rate is on the mend as the economy continues to rebound from layoffs and reduced spending by consumers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois Department of Employment Security released the latest figures, showing the area is fairing better than the ...Read more
OGLESBY – Oglesby Mayor Dom Rivara and the Illinois Valley Community College board’s facilities committee have been discussing the feasibility of partnering with the city on a solar farm on campus. The Mayor said that Oglesby needs a solar farm to increase its renewable energy ...Read more
PRINCETON – New cases of COVID-19 were announced in Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall counties, the health department confirmed. 15 new cases were reported in Bureau County, 3 were reported in Putnam County, and 2 were reported in Marshall County. The Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health ...Read more
PONTIAC – Livingston County Health Department reported that two more residents of the county have tested positive for COVID-19. These cases are a male under the age of 20 and a female in their 50’s, who are both recovering in isolation. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Livingston ...Read more
