Widespread flu activity in 45 states, including Illinois

OTTAWA – Widespread flu activity has taken over 45 states including Illinois, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Illinois, the department of public health reported over 30 ICU admissions for the last week

Few calls for frozen pipes during polar vortex in Streator

STREATOR – No up-ticks in water breaks have been reported during the polar vortex in Streator.  According to Communications Director, Karen Cotton, customers regarded advice to prevent pipe bursts, keeping employees from inspections. Cotton says that during the