2020 Illinois deer hunt tops 2019 total

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois hunters harvested more deer this year than last, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. On Wednesday they released the preliminary totals showing 76,579 deer were taken during the seven-day 2020 firearm season,

I-80 closure planned by IDOT Thursday

LASALLE – The eastbound lanes of I-80 in LaSalle County will be closed beginning Thursday night until Friday morning. The Illinois Department of Transportation said that the bridge replacement and repair project over the Little Vermillion River

Lee County sees 3 more COVID-19 related deaths

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DIXON – Lee County Health Department confirmed 3 additional COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday, totaling 36 since the start of the pandemic. In addition to the deaths, a male in his 70’s and a male and a

New COVID-19 cases in Bureau County, Statewide

PRINCETON – 41 new cases of COVID-19 were reported by the Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Departments. 28 of the cases were reported to be in Bureau County, with 7 in Putnam County and 6 in