Peru Library Continues Lobby Service
PERU – The Peru Library will not be open for visitors to browse in person, but residents can call to get materials they want set aside to be picked up. The Lobby Service is available any time
Expect limited parking at Starved Rock
UTICA – Starved Rock will re-open on May 29th, although access may be limited. Flooding has closed the lower lots, so parking will be down to just 300 cars in the overflow lot. The Lodge
Area communities close streets to allow outdoor dining
OTTAWA – Many area communities are preparing for the start of outdoor dining at restaurants by closing streets. Ottawa announced Main and Jefferson Street will have lane closures, and portions of Madison, Jackson and Walker will
Ogle county reports third COVID related death
ROCHELLE – The Ogle County Health Department Wednesday announced the third death related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifics on the deceased was not released. Ogle County has had over 200 infections since the pandemic began,
160 deaths related to COVID-19 reported Wednesday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday announced 1,111 new cases of COVID-19, including 160 additional deaths. A teen from LaSalle County was among the new infections reported. Currently, the IDPH is reporting over 5,000
Nurse reunites with NYC firefighter who rescued her from a fire 37 years ago
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for May 27th: Deirdre Taylor, who works as a nurse in Virginia, is currently working in New York City to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, she reunited with Eugene Pugliese,
Gabby Barrett continues to shatter records, make history
After finishing third on American Idol, Gabby Barrett continues to shatter records and make history as a rising artist. Barrett has become the first-ever female country artist to top 10 million single week streams with 11.3 million