Testing guidelines expanded in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded testing guidelines for COVID-19. They say anyone with symptoms like cough, shortness of breath and fever OR who have a risk factor, such as contact with someone confirmed
Lee County tally’s three more positive cases Thursday
DIXON – There were 3 more positive tests in Lee County Thursday for a total of 28 infected since the pandemic began. The Lee County Health Department said two people in their 50s and one in his
Oglesby Police Chief retires
OGLESBY- The Chief of Police of Oglesby retired Thursday after 30 years working in law enforcement. Chief James Knoblauch was honored with a parade of vehicles around town. Former Minooka Chief Doug Hayse has been brought in
141 new deaths; 2,563 new cases statewide Thursday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday announced 2,563 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 141 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 52,918 cases, including 2,355 deaths, in 97 counties in
22 recovered out of 53 infected in LaSalle County
OTTAWA- The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed Thursday an additional three COVID-19 cases in LaSalle County bringing the total to 53 cases. The additional cases are a man in his 70’s and two women, one in her
10-year-old donates over 200 gift cards to local police
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for April 30th: 10-year-old Hannah Imig has been busy during quarantine. She heard the Chesterfield Police in her town of Wildwood, MO were going to lose some of their pay due to
Streator Fire Department Acts Quickly on Vehicle Fire
STREATOR – No injuries were reported after Streator Fire Department made quick work of a vehicle fire early Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire near a home on the 400 block of Powell Street
Trail bike reportedly stolen Wednesday
STREATOR – The Streator Police Department reported Wednesday that trail bike was taken from a garage. They say a resident in the 800 block of Cable Street around 3 PM called about the motorized bike being missing.
Lee County reports one new COVID case; emphasizes ‘Stay at Home’ order to continue
DIXON – There was 1 more positive test in Lee County Wednesday for a total of 25 infected since the Pandemic began. That person, a resident their 40’s, is recovering at home in isolation. The Lee