IDPH reports 1,231 new COVID-19 cases
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,231 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, along with 18 additional deaths. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the state has had 172,655 total cases with 7,416 deaths. Area
Peru man arrested on cocaine charges
PERU – A Peru man is facing cocaine charges after an investigation into drug sales in the Illinois Valley. The Peru Police Department say that 23-year-old Richard K. Basques was taken into custody Monday morning with a
Bike, Tools, Boat Motor taken in Streator Burglaries
STREATOR – A pair of burglaries in Streator are being investigated. On Sunday afternoon Streator Police were called to the 1700 block of North Bloomington Street where a resident reported forced entry into sheds. They say that
LaSalle County re-opens drive-thru COVID-19 testing
OTTAWA – Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing will be returning to LaSalle County on Wednesday. The LaSalle County Health Department announced that the Emergency Management Agency Building at 711 East Etna Road in Ottawa will offer testing by appointment
Free drive-up COVID-19 testing coming to Mendota
MENDOTA – A free drive-up COVID-19 testing event is coming to Mendota on Tuesday. The Community Health Partnership of Illinois will be offering the testing from 9 AM – 12 PM at 1009 Main Street. Appointments are