SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Thursday the latest totals that show the Sandwich area now has had 43 positive tests for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. The number of individuals of that 43 who are considered recovered has not been disclosed. ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Thursday 3,239 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 138 additional deaths. Officials say 1,132 residents are under ICU care with 689 of those persons on ventilators. Over 4,400 remain in hospitals statewide being ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department Thursday confirmed three additional COVID-19 infections, bringing the total to 114 infections since the pandemic began. The additional cases are two women in their teens and a man in his 40’s. All three are reportedly in isolation. One person has ...Read more
CHICAGO – Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday in his daily update on the coronavirus pandemic, gave a warning to businesses who are opening early ahead of the phased plan. He noted businesses and professionals licensed by state agencies will be held accountable and counties ...Read more
DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department reported 9 additional COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. Since the pandemic began, a total of 225 positive individuals have been found with two deaths. As of May 8th, 68 residents are considered recovered. ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday announced 1,677 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 192 additional deaths, the highest single day total recorded. Currently, the IDPH is reporting a total of 84,698 cases, including 3,792 deaths, in 99 counties in ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed Wednesday an additional four COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 111 infected. The additional cases are three men and a woman ranging in age from their 20’s to their 60’s. Officials say they are staying in isolation. Two ...Read more
DIXON – The Lee County Health Department announced Tuesday that they have had their first resident die after testing positive for COVID-19. The individual was a resident of Jack Mabley Center and had recently been hospitalized and receiving comfort care. Officials say the resident was in ...Read more
PRINCETON – Bureau County Board members discussed looking towards reopening the county at Tuesday night’s board meeting. Connie Stetson of the 26th District told her fellow board members that big-box stores are being given unfair advantages in being allowed to sell more than just ...Read more
