1,622 new coronavirus cases announced Friday in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Friday announced 1,622 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 86 additional deaths. Of the reported deaths, 11 were from outside the greater Chicago area. Edgar County is now
New COVID cases push LaSalle County total near 150
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department Friday confirmed five new COVID-19 cases bringing the total countywide to 148 cases since the pandemic began. The additional cases are in men and women ranging in age from their
Unemployment Soars Locally
OTTAWA – The local unemployment rate soared in April, after the impact from layoffs due to Cornavirus shutdowns took hold. In figures released Friday, by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, LaSalle County had, in April, an
Married couple of 70 years, separated by pandemic, finally reunite
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for May 29th: Walter Willard, 91, and Jean Willard, 89, a married couple of 70 years, were finally able to reunite amidst the pandemic. Jean had been living in a nursing home,
Heavy rains flood DePue; landslide blocks road
DEPUE – A heavy thunderstorm brought a deluge to parts of Bureau County on Thursday, soaking the community of DePue with water running down some streets on the west side of town. Over 3″ of rain fell
Flushing water pipes a priority for health reasons as Illinois re-opens
BELLEVILLE – As businesses re-open across the state, authorities warn that many components of a building’s plumbing may need attention before the doors can open to shoppers and diners. Illinois American Water advises that extended periods of
LaSalle: Outside dining a go
LASALLE – The LaSalle City Council approved an amendment that will allow local restaurants to have outside dining. The restaurants that want to apply to use the sidewalks for outside dining will have to file a written