Emu captured after chasing people around Florida community
LaSalle County notes 16 new recoveries but 31 new COVID-19 infections
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Thursday announced that 16 more individuals are now considered recovered from COVID-19, however, there were nearly twice as many new infections. They reported that 31 new infections of the
Man in his 50’s latest death from COVID-19 in Livingston County
PONTIAC – A man in his 50’s was the latest person to pass away from COVID-19 complications in Livingston County. The Livingston County Health Department on Thursday also noted that six more residents and three inmates at
IVCC approves data breach support contract
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will be turning to a New York company to help recover from the April incident where their computer systems were compromised. The IVCC Board approved a contract with Kroll for data
Peru roundabout nearly completed
PERU – The Peru roundabout is nearly completed, with some traffic being allowed through on Thursday. Individuals driving north to Plank Road and to I-80 will be able to use the interchange, however, traffic to Peoria Street,
Unytite Drive extension officially opened
PERU – The long awaited road construction that will add another connection from Route 251 to Plank Road was completed Thursday. The Unytite Drive road extension was opened with a ribbon cutting. The $5 million
Wrecked vehicle found in rural LaSalle County reportedly stolen from Streator
STREATOR – A vehicle that was located wrecked and abandoned in rural LaSalle County was originally reported stolen. Streator Police say the 2012 Chevrolet SUV was found in the 1500 block of East 20th Road. The vehicle
Over 3,000 more COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – Just over 3,000 more cases of COVID-19 were reported Thursday by the Illinois Department of Public Health, along with 32 additional coronavirus related deaths. That is the highest daily case count the state has seen
Livingston County firefighters battle regulating facility fire
ANCONA – A fiery gas leak was extinguished overnight near Ancona. Around 1:30 AM Long Point, Reading and Cornell Fire was called out to 2900 N300 East Road for a Nicor gas well on fire. With the
Vice President Mike Pence And Senator Kamala Harris Face Off In Vice-Presidential Debte
The vice presidential debate between Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence was held on Wednesday night, and the COVID-19 pandemic took center stage between the two candidates. The debate was held just two days after