MARSEILLES- The Illinois River in Marseilles has exceeded the flood height for voluntary evacuations after a series of weekend rains. The Marseilles Police department said Monday that the river level is above the 23 foot voluntary evacuation mark, and is expected to crest at over 24 feet. ...Read more
DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department reported 13 additional COVID-19 cases on Sunday. Since the pandemic began, a total of 263 positive individuals have been found with two deaths. As of May 15th, 97 residents are considered recovered with over 2,300 tests being reported. ...Read more
UTICA – Portions of area roads and property are starting to flood due to rising waters. The National Weather Service says parts of Dee Bennet Road between Utica and Naplate will be flooded soon. The lower lots of Starved Rock State Park, which is already closed by the state, plus some areas ...Read more
OTTAWA – A fire in a two story residence on Ottawa’s east side was quickly contained and extinguished Sunday. Around 1:30 PM firefighters were called to the 400 Block of East Main Street for a home showing flames out the windows of the first floor. No injures were reported and all ...Read more
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department says one person, a woman in her 40’s, is in isolation at home after testing positive for Coronavirus. The health department said Sunday that makes 27 total cases for the county, and 24 of those people have been released from ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Low numbers of new cases and deaths, relatively speaking, for Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday. 1,734 new cases were reported, out of over 20,000 tests coming in the past 24 hours, according to the state. 51 new deaths were ...Read more
OTTAWA – No new cases were reported by the LaSalle County Health Department on Sunday. The total coronavirus cases for the county since the pandemic began stands at 119. The county has recorded 8 deaths so far, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. According to zip ...Read more
UTICA – Portions of area roads and property could be underwater by mid-week according to the National Weather Service. If the Illinois River predictions hold true, parts of Dee Bennet Road between Utica and Naplate could be flooded as soon as Tuesday. The lower lots of Starved Rock ...Read more
GRAND RIDGE – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Police are investigating a two vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality on Saturday. In a press release, they say the crash took place on Illinois Route 23 near North 2350th Road around 9:30 AM, about two miles ...Read more
PRINCETON- Princeton Mayor Joel Quiram, in a statement Saturday, noted that a proposal for re-opening businesses that was sent to the Governor from Peoria officials could expose Bureau County and Princeton to liabilities. The Heart of Illinois plan by the City of Peoria and Peoria County ...Read more
