SPRINGFIELD – 55 additional COVID-19 related deaths were confirmed by the IDPH on Thursday, including the death of a female in her 60s in Bureau County. 1,700 new and confirmed cases of coronavirus were confirmed as well. Since the pandemic began in the state, the Illinois Department of ...Read more
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The trial for an 18-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two people and wounding a third during a protest against police brutality in Wisconsin has been pushed back by seven months and could be delayed even longer. Kyle ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is warning the city’s aldermen not to produce wish lists now that Congress has passed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that will send nearly $2 billion to the city. Lightfoot said the money will have strings attached to how it can be ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Old State Capitol building in Springfield will be closed through April for restoration. The project, managed by the Illinois Capital Development Board, will install a new roof on the drum that supports the Old Capitol dome, and restore the drum columns and drum windows. ...Read more
LASALLE – LaSalle’s public library will be getting a new heating , ventilation and air conditioning system. According to Mayor Jeff Grove, the current HVAC system is about 20 years old and costs the city thousands of dollars annually in maintenance and energy costs. Mayor Jeff Grove ...Read more
OTTAWA – The American Red Cross is reminding residents nationwide that with the time change set for this weekend, that you should take the opportunity to test your smoke detectors. If they fail to respond after installation of a fresh battery, they need to be replaced. They also say you ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed that Wednesday marks the highest 7-day COVID-19 vaccination average with over 95,000. In addition, 1,682 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases along with 30 additional deaths. Since the pandemic began, Illinois has ...Read more
OTTAWA – Twenty-two additional cases of COVID-19 were reported throughout LaSalle County on Wednesday. These cases range in age from youth to 80’s, and with their addition, there have now been a total of 11,057 cases in Lasalle County since the start of the pandemic. The LCHD also ...Read more
STREATOR – The Sandy Ford Bridge carrying County Highway 5 over the Vermillion River in rural Streator will be closed for replacement beginning Monday, March 29th. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes around the ...Read more
STREATOR – Since the inception of Streator’s Downtown Facade Grant Program, over 30 businesses have been rewarded. On Tuesday, city council members reviewed the history and status of the Tax Increment Financed program that was created in 2014. Since then 34 downtown properties ...Read more
National News
