CHICAGO – Chicago is going to limit all businesses that sell liquor to have less than half of their regular capacity or 100 persons, whichever is fewer. “As we expected, we are beginning to identify cases of COVID-19 outside of the Chicago area,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Over the ...Read more
DIXON – Lee County leaders decided to suspend all public gatherings and events of 25 people or more until further notice. Friday morning, Lee County Emergency Management Director Kevin Lalley and Lee County Health Department Administrator Cathy Ferguson-Allen met with local government ...Read more
CHICAGO – The Illinois Tollway Authority announced Friday that they have transitioned to all electronic toll collecting using the I-Pass, EZ-Pass and online toll collection system. “We are closely monitoring reports and advisories provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health and ...Read more
OGLESBY – The ongoing health crisis over Covid-19 has changed how many area departments respond to someone who may be ill, and the first thing you may notice if you call for emergency services is what questions the dispatcher may ask you. JoEllen Fisher with Illinois Valley Regional ...Read more
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday announced eighteen new cases, with infections found in Cumberland, Dupage, St. Claire and Woodford counties. That brings the total cases in the state to 64 of Covid 19. Governor J.B. Pritzker thanked communities for taking ...Read more
LASALLE – A planned evening of singing and entertainment in LaSalle has been postponed due to the ongoing health emergency in North Central Illinois. Stage 212 announced Saturday that 212 SINGS: Cocktails and Classics would be moved to dates in September. Those with tickets are asked to ...Read more
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota and various departments are making plans to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday night the city council is expected to discuss an ordinance authorizing the mayor to declare a state of emergency should the need arise and allow for contracts to be authorized to ...Read more
LASALLE – The St. Patrick’s Parade in LaSalle has been canceled. According to Dan Burke, chairman and LaSalle Mayor Jeff Grove due to the ongoing health concerns the event scheduled for 1 PM Saturday will not be taking place. ...Read more
