First death from complications of COVID-19 reported in Livingston County
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department on Sunday reported the first death of a resident due to complications related to coronavirus disease. Officials were notified of death of a woman in her 80’s on April 19.
Illinois Announce 1,197 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday announced 1,197 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 30,357 cases, including 1,290 deaths, in 93 counties
One new case and one new recovery in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case bringing the total to 29 cases on Sunday. The additional case is a male in his 70’s who is in isolation. One additional case
WI-FI hotspot map released to support students during pandemic
SPRINGFIELD- Illinois state agencies released a wi-fi hotspot map to help students across the state who lack internet access in their homes. The effort was spearheaded by the Illinois Board of Higher Education along with the Illinois
IVCC instructor wins excellence award
OGLESBY- A Longtime Illinois Valley Community College chemistry instructor and textbook author Dr. Matthew Johll was awarded the Illinois Valley Community College’s 2020 Stephen Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence. Known affectionately to students as “Doc Johll,”
7 inmates recovered; 1 new infection in Sheridan prison
SHERIDAN – Seven of the 11 inmates who have been infected with COVID-19 at the Sheridan Correctional Facility are considered recovered from the disease. That’s according to a Sunday release by the Illinois Department of Corrections.