AURORA- The Kane County Health Department confirmed Friday that Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin and Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman for COVID-19. Both were tested last Saturday after an Aurora Police supervisor tested positive for COVID-19. “I am thankful for the health experts and their ...Read more
DIXON – As the pandemic crisis continues, Lee County State’s Attorney Charley Boonstra warns of an increase in scams related to COVID-19. His office has received reports of robocalls and fraudulent emails to individuals hoping to get personal information like social security numbers, ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County man who was the fourth case in the county with COVID-19 has passed away. The release Saturday Morning from the LaSalle County Health Department said the man was in his 80’s. Administrator Julie Kerestes said “We are deeply saddened to hear of the ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – More Illinois National Guard Soliders and Airmen are being called into service to help with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor J.B. Pritzker has activated 50 Soldiers from the 3637th Maintenance Company and 10 service members with the 3625th Maintenance Company to ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department says a man in his 80’s is the fourth to come down with the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. On Friday they say the individual is in isolation at a hospital. No further information was given due to privacy laws, but they advise the ...Read more
PERU – IVCH said on Wednesday that they are preparing to meet the demand of a high number of COVID-19 patients, however, to make sure they have enough supplies on hand they are looking for donations. They say their mask and PPE supply is stable, they are accepting any and all items from ...Read more
DEKALB – The DeKalb County government is asking for residents to donate personal protective equipment for the use by the health care providers in the county. They are also asking for touchless thermometers for use by county Sheriff Deputies on patrol and those assigned to the county jail. ...Read more
DIXON – Lee County officials say that they still have no positive cases of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean they are not getting prepared. Tuesday the CEO of KSB Hospital in Dixon reported that several companies have donated a quantity of N95 Personal Protective Equipment masks for ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – St. Margaret’s Health of Spring Valley asked the public on Tuesday for assistance in acquiring much needed medical supplies to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. They are seeking unopened boxes of disposable gloves – nitrile gloves, latex gloves and nylon gloves are ...Read more
PERU – The Peru Pads Shelter will remain open, but the Ottawa location has closed temporarily to make managing the program easier. Yesterday PADS announced that they are accepting food donations, but are asking donors to use the intercom system at the front door of the Peru location with ...Read more
