Ottawa man wins Sunflower Award from OSF HealthCare

OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center announced that the Sunflower Award was recently presented to Michael Fleming, Patient Care Tech in the Behavioral Health Unit. Mike has been with OSF HealthCare for almost two years

Health Professions Academic Showcase coming to IVCC

OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College’s Admissions Office will host a Health Professions Academic Showcase at 6 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. Current and prospective students and their parents are encouraged to attend sessions with program coordinators

LaSalle County sees fewer cases/deaths this week

    OTTAWA – Fewer cases and deaths were reported in LaSalle County this week compared to last week. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, 224 cases and three deaths were reported, compared to just over

Reopening debate testing Biden’s ties with teachers unions

    UNDATED – The school reopening debate is presenting an early test of President Joe Biden’s allegiance with powerful teachers unions. As teachers unions in some areas demand vaccines before returning to in-person instruction, the CDC’s

31 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths in LaSalle County

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department was notified of two additional novel coronavirus related deaths in LaSalle County, Illinois. The individuals are a male in his 40’s and a male in his 70’s. There have been

8 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths in Livingston County

PONTIAC – Eight residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID19 (coronavirus disease). Sadly, two more residents have also died due to complications related to COVID-19. The individuals included a male and female in their 80s.

3,660 new COVID-19 cases, 83 deaths in Illinois

  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,660 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 83 additional deaths on Friday. – Adams County: 1 male 70s – Coles County: 1 male 50s – Cook

White out conditions leaves motorists stranded

MENDOTA- A winter storm that began as freezing rain ended with snow and high winds gusting upwards of 45 mph.   Over 30 motorists were rescued by emergency crews on Illinois 251 between Peru and Mendota Thursday