Oglesby approves state of emergency ordinance, postponed water rate increase
OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby followed other cities in implementing an ordinance pertaining to a local state of emergency. The city passed an ordinance on Monday during their special meeting, which would allow them to take
What it takes to get COVID-19 testing in Illinois
MENDOTA – Coronavirus testing is limited in Illinois with protocols in place to prioritize those tested. On Monday, OSF St. Paul’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Leonardo Lopez said the hospital is following the guidance of the Illinois
Princeton shelter asks for donations, amid non-essential business closure
PRINCETON – Friends of Strays in Princeton is asking the public for donations to support the shelter during the coronavirus pandemic. The non-profit no-kill animal shelter says the resale store for the shelter is currently shut down
Streator City Hall limiting operations
STREATOR – Due to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order Streator city hall is limiting operations. In-person sewer bill collections and non-essential services will be suspended through April 7th. The city will not impose late payment penalties for
Illinois Valley Community Hospital furthers restrictions to public
PERU – Illinois Valley Community Hospital is restricting public access to its main building to just one entrance. Due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases in Illinois, the hospital is restricting access to its main building
236 new cases of COVID-19, three fatalities
SPRINGFIELD – As of Monday there are 236 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including three deaths in Cook County; two men in their 80s and a man in his 90s. The Illinois Department of Public Health
Arnold Schwarzenegger is self-isolating with his furry friends
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for March 23rd: Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken it upon himself to self-isolate during the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. He’s not alone, however. He’s kept company by his furry friends. Arnold
Garth Brooks Live Stream Acoustic Concert Tonight
The list goes on and on and I think it is awesome. Country artists have been taking to social media and playing live sets in an attempt to bring some joy to everyone stuck at home. Jake
Drying Hands Important Too!
We are all experts in hand washing these days. Soap, water, 20 seconds and you’re good. Sammie does actually make her kids sing the ABC’s while they wash their hands. Some people may not realize how important
CDC Shares guidelines on taking care of someone ill from COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf