Illinois officials remind drivers to move over for stopped emergency vehicles
SPRINGFIELD – After 10 Illinois State Police troopers being involved in Scott’s Law-related crashes since the beginning of 2021, officials are reminding drivers the importance to move over for stopped emergency vehicles. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse
Virtual hemp summit to be hosted by Illinois Department of Agriculture
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture will be hosting a virtual Hemp Summit Tuesday. The free online event will take place from 9 am to noon with presentations from growers, processors, university researchers, industry stakeholders and
Morris Hospital eases visitor guidelines
MORRIS – With improvements in COVID-19 test positivity and incidence rates, starting Friday, February 19th, one visitor/support person age 18 or older will be permitted for patients coming to Morris Hospital or a Morris Hospital facility.
19 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting 19 new COVID-19 related cases in the county on Friday. This brings the total number of cases to 10,646. New Cases include: Male, youth < 13 Female,
2,219 new COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,219 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 63 additional deaths on Friday. – Adams County: 1 female teen, 1 female 90s – Champaign County:
Peru man facing drug charges after TRI-dent raid
PERU – A Peru man is facing drug charges after a Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team raid on Thursday. According to TRI-dent, around 9 PM a search warrant was executed in the 1500 block of Walnut Street
OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center honored for quality maternity care
OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa was recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois with a Blue Distinction® Centers for Maternity Care designation. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show