Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity release guide for businesses in Phase 3
SPRINGFIELD – The statewide move to Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan is on track to occur on Friday, and businesses who will be restarting will have resources available to them to make that move. The
Chimney repair scammer targets elderly woman who doesn’t have a chimney
MORRIS – An alleged chimney repair scammer targeted an elderly woman in Grundy County who didn’t have a chimney on her home. The Morris Police Department say on Monday a 90-year-old resident said she was in her
Peru fireworks called off for 2020
PERU – Peru Mayor Scott Harl announced Tuesday that the city would not be having its annual fireworks display this year. Harl stated that the primary decision for canceling the fireworks is not COVID-19 restrictions, but as
Over half of COVID-19 infections in LaSalle County recovered
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed Tuesday an additional COVID-19 case in a woman in her 20’s. She’s currently recovering in isolation. A total of 76 people previously infected in the county are now
1,178 new cases; numbers lower due to holiday weekend
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,178 new cases COVID-19, including 39 additional deaths. Last week was the first week the total deaths have gone down since the pandemic began. The total
Staff member at Dixon prison tests positive for COVID-19
DIXON- The Illinois Department of Corrections reported that a staff member at the Dixon Correctional Facility has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first case found at the prison in Lee county among inmates or
Sandy Ford, E. 18th Road Bridge Closed for Inspection, Repair
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Highway Department announced that the Sandy Ford Bridge carrying Highway 5 over the Vermillion River will be closed this week from 7am to 6pm every day for inspection through Friday. The Highway
Driver Services Facilities to reopen June 2; new drivers a priority
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday that June 2nd facilities will re-open in North Central Illinois focusing on serving only new drivers, expired licenses and vehicle transactions. Hours of operation are Tuesday 8
Peru Police warn of roof contractor scam in area
PERU- The Peru Police Department on Tuesday warned residents of a possible scam involving fraudulent contractors offering to do home repairs. They say you should be mindful of any unsolicited offers for roofing or paving work, especially