CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois’ governor said Tuesday that the peak of COVID-19 cases, expected in the latter part of April, now won’t hit until mid-May. The prediction throws into question whether Gov. J.B. Pritzker will extend his statewide stay-at-home order past the April 30 end date. ...Read more
STREATOR- A garage was destroyed Tuesday afternoon in South Streator. Around 1 PM the Reading Fire Department was called to 1700 South Hawthorne Road where they found a detached garage fully engulfed. Reading, along with Cornell and Long Point Fire Departments had the blaze under control in ...Read more
LELAND – The Leland Town and Country Association, the group responsible for organizing many of the annual 4th of July festivities, announced Tuesday that the 2020 event was cancelled. In a statement they said that it was an extremely difficult decision, but that they felt the safety and ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,551 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 119 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 33,059 cases, including 1,468 deaths, in 96 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Tuesday confirmed an additional COVID-19 case, bringing the pandemic total to 33 cases. The man who tested positive is in is 70’s and in isolation. No further information regarding the patient was released by health officials. All ...Read more
PONTIAC – One more resident of Livingston County has tested positive for COVID- 19. The man in his 40s is recovering at home in isolation. LCHD officials announced on Tuesday that they will continue to work closely with the Illinois Department of Public Health to notify any individuals ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD- In the latest survey released Monday by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the two main regions that serve North Central Illinois had plenty of ventilator capacity to help battle the current pandemic. It was reported that in the Peoria region, which includes LaSalle, ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials say the number of black residents becoming infected with the coronavirus and those dying of the disease remains disproportionately high. Black residents made up about 46% of the 12,571 confirmed tests for the coronavirus and about 60% of the 500 deaths in the ...Read more
STREATOR – The Streator Fire Department added 20 new airpacks to replace 15 older style units. The SCBA airpacks, bottles, and masks were purchased through a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The new airpacks are manufactured by 3M/Scott and feature several new safety features, ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 1,151 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 59 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 31,508 cases, including 1,349 deaths, in 95 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than ...Read more
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