OGLESBY – The ongoing health crisis over Covid-19 has changed how many area departments respond to someone who may be ill, and the first thing you may notice if you call for emergency services is what questions the dispatcher may ask you. JoEllen Fisher with Illinois Valley Regional ...Read more
STERLING – An ambulance was stolen from a hospital Saturday afternoon and crashed in Whiteside County. In a release from CGH medical center, they say a patient fled the Emergency Room and allegedly took the vehicle and left the property. A short distance later the Ambulance crashed ...Read more
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday announced eighteen new cases, with infections found in Cumberland, Dupage, St. Claire and Woodford counties. That brings the total cases in the state to 64 of Covid 19. Governor J.B. Pritzker thanked communities for taking ...Read more
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will extend spring break for students one week with classes to resume Monday, March 23, President Jerry Corcoran announced Saturday. “In light of Gov. Pritzker’s announcement late Friday afternoon that all K-12 schools in Illinois will ...Read more
LASALLE – A planned evening of singing and entertainment in LaSalle has been postponed due to the ongoing health emergency in North Central Illinois. Stage 212 announced Saturday that 212 SINGS: Cocktails and Classics would be moved to dates in September. Those with tickets are asked to ...Read more
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota and various departments are making plans to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday night the city council is expected to discuss an ordinance authorizing the mayor to declare a state of emergency should the need arise and allow for contracts to be authorized to ...Read more
STREATOR – Illinois American Water in Streator has established coronavirus preparedness plans. The utility company says they have initiated business continuity plans to help provide additional stability to operations that include water and wastewater services to customers’ homes and ...Read more
STREATOR – A Streator man is charged with possession of purported crack-cocaine and possession of an alleged stolen firearm. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, 19-year-old Bobby C. Richardson Jr. was taken into custody after a traffic stop in Streator ...Read more
STREATOR – Manufacturing facility employees in Streator are safe after an industrial fire on Friday morning. According to the Streator Police Department, the fire originated in the roaster room of the manufacturing facility, ConAgra foods just after 2 a.m. Multiple fire departments were ...Read more
UTICA – Utica has canceled their St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled for Saturday at 5 PM due to the ongoing health concerns. ...Read more
