Governor Pritzker says Illinois still has hospital resources available
SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker says statewide, intensive care unit beds are still available, staffed and ready for immediate use. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 conference with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Pritzker says statewide preliminary reports shows
Three more Livingston County residents test positive for COVID-19
PONTIAC – Three more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Livingston County Health Department the individuals include a male in his 70s who is currently hospitalized, a female in her 80s who
Governor Pritzker extends stay-at-home order, 937 new cases of COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker is extending his executive stay-at-home order through the end of April. On Tuesday the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 937 new cases of COVID-19 in the state including 26 additional deaths.
LaSalle County Health Department confirms 6th case of COVID-19
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case on Tuesday. The sixth case is a female in her 30’s. The individual is recovering at home in isolation. Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release
Illinois Valley Community College extending course dropout deadlines
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College is extending its 16-week course withdrawal deadline from April 7 to April 22, Vice President for Student Services Mark Grzybowski announced Tuesday. “This will allow students more time and flexibility when
Second Bureau County case announced
PRINCETON- A second resident of Bureau County has tested positive for COVID-19. The 48-year-old woman was tested by an area hospital. She is recovering at home in isolation. Public health officials are in the beginning stages
Livingston County awaiting further test results
WSPL ONLY – PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department is still awaiting 11 test results, but so far have only found two positive cases of COVID 19 since the 21st of March. They have completed 49
Milk options expanded for WIC
SPRINGFIELD – An adjustment to WIC rules will allow for more options for those enrolled in the program when they shop for milk at retailers. The USDA Food & Nutrition Service has approved some substitutions for participants
Dixon hospital hopes for quicker testing
WGLC ONLY DIXON – KSB Hospital in Dixon is pursuing point-of-care testing solutions that would allow them to process a large number of tests daily through their lab. Several major pharmaceutical companies will release FDA approved tests