CHICAGO (AP) — State officials say Illinois drivers age 75 and older will get an extra year to renew their drivers licenses because of the coronavirus pandemic. The new expiration date will be a year from the current 2020 date. The secretary of state’s office says that means that seniors ...Read more
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Department reported five new cases of the novel coronavirus and one death Saturday. They announced that a Bureau County man in his 70’s was the latest to pass away from complications of COVID-19. Five new cases were also ...Read more
LASALLE – The Aden Lamps Foundation 8th Annual 5K run/walk will be virtual this year. It will begin the week of September 5th through September 12th and participants can choose to complete the walk/run at their location of choice. Registration fee for adults is $20 and registration ...Read more
MENDOTA – Although the doors to Mendota City Hall are closed to the public, City Clerk Emily McConville says she’s still able to register residents to vote. McConville explained Thursday at the city’s council meeting that individuals only need to give her a call at the office to ...Read more
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — Attorneys in the case of a northern Illinois man charged with first-degree murder in the April 2019 beating death of his 5-year-old son say a plea deal may be announced next month. At a Friday hearing, a McHenry County judge set a Dec. 9 date for Andrew Freund Sr.’s ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – The City of Spring Valley has announced their annual clean up days. The event, held August 31st – September 3rd, will allow residents to get rid of many additional items during their normal garbage service days. All material should be neatly stacked and placed ...Read more
MENDOTA – The man already facing charges after allegedly fleeing Mendota Police is reportedly wanted out of state on drug charges. The Mendota Police Department say that 38-year-old Joshua N. Hamrick is a Fugitive From Justice after they learned of a Washington County, Oregon nationwide ...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
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