Mendota High School Board of Education moves start of school year
MENDOTA- The Mendota High School Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss the COVID-19 rate in the district. They decided to delay the start of school to September 8th. MHS has announced that they
Lee County reports two new COVID-19 infections
DIXON – The Lee County Health Department announced Wednesday that two individuals in their 50’s have tested positive for COVID-19. Since the pandemic began there have been 148 cases and one death. One new person
More teens arrested in Peoria car burglary investigation
PEORIA – Four teens were arrested during an investigation into car burglaries in Peoria Tuesday. The Peoria Police Department say that a surveillance operation in the 3400 block of North Dries Lane at a car dealership
Eleven new COVID-19 cases in Bureau County
PRINCETON – Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Departments say that over the past 24 hours, they were notified of eleven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bureau County. All of those who newly tested positive are
15 active cases of COVID-19 in Livingston County
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department on Wednesday announced one new confirmed case of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 101. The woman in her 30’s who tested positive is
One death, eight recoveries from COVID-19 in LaSalle County Wednesday
OTTAWA – A 90-year-old man is the latest death related to COVID-19 in LaSalle County since the pandemic began. According to the LaSalle County Health Department on Wednesday, 22 have died from complications of the novel
30 New Covid Deaths in Illinois on Wednesday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Wednesday announced 1759 new coronavirus cases. 30 people have died from complications from the virus as reported to the state in the past 24 hours, with 17 of
Ottawa man facing drug charges after arrest Tuesday
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man is in custody on drug charges after being arrested on Tuesday. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team say that 30-year-old Cody E. Willet allegedly delivered less than a gram of purported
Two arrested after arson and tires slashed Wednesday morning
PERU – The Peru Police Department say two men are in custody, suspected of being involved in a possible arson plus multiple tires slashed early Wednesday. They say around 3:30 AM they received a call to the
LaSalle County Health Department – area restaurants have closed voluntarily
OTTAWA – At this time, the LaSalle County Health Department has not had to close any food establishment for COVID related issues, but some have chosen to close voluntarily. The LCHD said Monday that they work