Blood donations needed as flu season approaches
CHICAGO – As the United States braces for flu season, everyone who can is encouraged to donate blood if possible. The American Red Cross notes that receiving a flu shot does not affect blood donation eligibility. This
Earlville School takes hiatus after additional staff member tests positive for COVID-19
EARLVILLE – Earlville School will be taking a hiatus of in person learning starting today after another staff member tested positive for COVID-19. According to a letter sent home to families, the district will be cleaning the
Ahead of IHSA meeting, Governor declares high school basketball high risk
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois High School Association will be having a meeting today to discuss COVID-19, but Governor J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday moved Basketball from the medium risk to high risk category for COVID-19 transmission, effectively putting
Thirteen new COVID-19 cases in Bureau County
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department reported Tuesday 13 new COVID-19 infections in the previous 24 hours in Bureau County. There have been a total of 978 in the county since the pandemic
Livingston County now over 700 cases of COVID-19
PONTIAC – With the addition of 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Livingston County now has had over 700 cases since the pandemic began. The new infections are reported in a pair of children under 10
DeKalb County reports 33 new COVID-19 cases
DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department confirmed 33 additional positive cases of coronavirus on Tuesday. This makes 2,509 total cases in the county since the start of the pandemic, along with 42 total deaths. Of those
LaSalle County sees 38 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths
OTTAWA – 38 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in LaSalle County, but the local health department reported no additional deaths. The LCHD has announced 2,464 cases in total, with 1,764 of those now recovered. 30 additional
More Than 60,000 Evacuated, Schools Closed In Irvine, Calif. Due To Wildfires
More than 60,000 residents of Irvine, Calif. were evacuated on Monday after the quick-burning Silverado Fire in Orange County scorched 2,000 acres. Nearly 500 firefighters were working on the blaze according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Amy Coney Barrett Sworn In As Newest Supreme Court Justice After Senate Votes To Confirm
The Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday, solidifying the conservative majority on the court. Barrett was sworn in shortly after her confirmation by the Senate by Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence
Dow Jones Drops 650 Points As Stock Market Plummets Due To Rise In COVID-19 Cases
U.S. stocks dropped on Wall Street Monday, losing 650 points in their worst day since early September. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the day down 650.19 points, or 2.29%, for its worst day since Sept. 3