The Illinois Department of Public Health added 587 new coronavirus cases to its count on Tuesday. There were 37 new deaths across the state. The LaSalle County Health Department added six new cases Tuesday. One new recovery was also reported. County totals are at 234 cases and 170 recoveries. State totals are at 148,452 cases…… Read more »
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Congressional Candidate giving federal government an “F” for pandemic response
LaSalle Democrat Dani Brzozowski isn’t grading the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic very highly. Brzozowski thinks the federal government should be doing more by way of legislation to help families and businesses being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Brzozowski says the stimulus money handed out in the springtime isn’t enough to get people out…… Read more »
Democratic Congressional Candidate to host digital town hall meeting
People can ask questions of LaSalle Democrat Dani Brzozowski Tuesday during a digital town hall meeting. It will be hosted on Facebook Live from 5:30 to 7:30. Brzozowski is running for Congress in the 16th District against Republican Adam Kinzinger. Questions can be submitted in advance here.… Read more »
Peru Public Library opening Monday
The Peru Public Library is opening its doors on Monday for the first time since pandemic shutdowns began. Director Charm Ruhnke says measures are in place to encourage social distancing. Hours are different too. The library will be open Monday through Thursday ten to six, Fridays from ten to four, and Saturdays from ten to…… Read more »
IVCC scholarship will honor Vietnam veteran
A new scholarship at Illinois Valley Community College will be for Army veterans pursuing a career in electrical work or nursing. The “Home of the Free because of the Brave” scholarship was formed by the widow of Vietnam veteran Terry Maloy, a Princeton native, who died of cancer thought to be related to Agent Orange…… Read more »
State Rep. says grant money is available for businesses impacted by pandemic
Ottawa State Representative Lance Yednock is reminding people about Business Interruption Grant Funding available through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Applications are due Tuesday. The first round of grants will be worth $60-million. Businesses can receive up to $20,000. More information is online at the DCEO’s website.… Read more »
LaSalle County up to 226 COVID-19 cases; 166 recoveries
The LaSalle County Health Department announced two new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. The cases are a woman in her fifties and a woman in her seventies. The total is at 226. There were also five more recoveries for a total of 166. Illinois added 862 new cases Saturday and 10 new deaths. The state is…… Read more »
Dawn M. Kirby, 59
Dawn M. Kirby, 59, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites. Dawn was born October 22, 1060 in Streator to Dean and Betty (Stadel) Brownsley. She married Ricky Kirby on September 19, 2008. Dawn loved…… Read more »
Independence Day Holiday big for hot dog eating
Americans typically eat about 150-million hot dogs on the Independence Day Holiday. Eric Mittenthal is President of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. July is actually National Hot Dog Month. Mittenthal says the holiday weekend is the biggest for hot dog consumption. (Audio for this story provided by Farm Week Now).… Read more »
Two new LaSalle County COVID-19 cases; four recoveries
LaSalle County added two new COVID-19 cases on Friday. The county’s total is now at 224. The two new cases are a man and a woman in their twenties. There were four more recoveries for a total of 161. Illinois added 868 cases for a total of 145,750. 18 deaths were added for a total…… Read more »
