The LaSalle County Health Department (LCHD) was notified of two additional novel coronavirus (COVID-19)-related deaths in LaSalle County, Illinois. The individuals, a male in his 70’s and a male in his 90’s, had earlier tested positive for COVID-19. 

Kendall County Fair Association officials say that there will not be a Kendall County Fair this August and that the association is "postponing" the fair to August of 2021.

The Illinois Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Monday that Kendall County Health Dept. Executive Director Dr. Amaal Tokars will start work on June 8 as Assistant Director.

Note to Readers: Information presented here is obtained from the city police and sheriff's departments. Individuals listed in reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

Reporting dead birds to authorities doesn’t seem like community service, but that’s exactly what the LaSalle County Health Department is encouraging residents to do.

Several businesses were allowed to reopen at part of Phase 3 of the Illinois Restore plan on May 29th. Those included manufacturing, retail stores, barbershops, offices and salons with safety precautions.

Grundy County officials have been thinking outside the box when it comes to future court cases during this pandemic.

The City of Marseilles has announced several cancellations due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.

The fate of the 2020 Grundy County Fair has been determined.

One person was injured after a semi-truck accident that occurred on Interstate 55 southbound lanes around five last night.

The Morris Police Department arrested a woman for allegedly battering an officer.

Kendall and Kane Counties were listed among nine counties under a state issued disaster proclamation on Monday. 

Several cities across the state of Illinois have been impacted by protestors and riots over the weekend and that could continue this week.

Kendall County’s unemployment rate increased by nearly 11.8 percentage points between March and April.  

With the numerous planned peaceful protests and civil unrest occurring throughout the state and country, the Illinois State Police wanted to share some safety tips: 

The LaSalle County Coroner's Office says a body was recovered from the Illinois River, southwest of Ottawa on Saturday.

Note to Readers: Information presented here is obtained from the city police and sheriff's departments. Individuals listed in reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

Grundy County has applied for state grants to help with two projects in the area.

Several court cases will resume in Grundy County today. Grundy County Circuit Clerk Corri Trotter had this to say when she was on WCSJ last week.

Several agencies assisted in the apprehension of two suspects accused of burglarizing two area gas stations on Friday. 

More people will be coming to the Grundy County courthouse for court hearings and other related issues beginning Monday. 

With the continued protest and riots across the country, several local police departments issued statements on Facebook on Sunday night warning residents about the latest developments.

Kendall County's Sheriff issued a statement on Friday in regard to the news out of Minneapolis of the death of George Floyd, who died after a now fired and charged police officer placed his knee on the man's neck for several minutes while the man pleaded he could not breathe.

The Illinois Sheriff's Association has filed a lawsuit against Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Corrections, saying that IDOC has refused to accept transfers of, "parole violators or convicted individuals" from jails across the state.

The Grundy County Health Department announces additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Grundy County. Health Administrator Michelle Pruim said Grundy County now has 101 cases and 77 recoveries. Of the 101 cases, 52 are males and 49 are females.

Nearly a week ago, a Morris man allegedly struck and killed another man with a vehicle in the Mazon area. Police officials say John Cravens Jr., 63, of Mazon, who lives at 755 East Grand Ridge Road, was at his mailbox in front of his house when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle on May 23rd.

Two types of COVID-19 testing are available through Morris Hospital. According to Dr. Farrukh Aijaz, Pathologist and Medical Director of the Morris Hospital Laboratory, the nasal swab test requires collecting a sample from the patient’s respiratory system through a swab inserted in the nasal…

At a special meeting on Thursday, the Marseilles City Council approved permits for restaurants to serve people outdoors.

The Channahon Village Board approved short term rules for outdoor dining, alcohol consumption and sales during a special meeting on Wednesday.

As several more essential businesses reopen today, Morris Mayor Dick Kopczick had a few reminders for our listeners when he was on WCSJ’s People are Talking on Thursday.

Illinois' four health regions officially move into Phase 3 of the "Restore Illinois" re-opening plan on Friday. 

The city of Morris has released information as restaurants and liquor establishments arrange to reopen as part of Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan.

The Illinois State Police has released information regarding four crashes that occurred on Interstate 80 just west of Brisbin Road on May 22nd.  ISP officials say they responded to a traffic crash at the aforementioned location at 10:07 p.m. A White Toyota Paseo was traveling on Interstate 8…

On May 27, 2020 at approximately 10:44 PM, the Channahon Fire Protection District was dispatched for a residential structure fire at 24241 W Hummingbird Drive, Channahon.

The Morris Police Department is warning area seniors to be aware of potential scams. A 90 year old Morris resident was sitting in her driveway on Meadowbrook Lane on Monday when a large SUV stopped in front of her home.

Caleb Hobbick and Sophie Mennenga were awarded scholarships from the proceeds of the 2019 Home for the Holidays House Walk.

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Kendall/Grundy Farm Bureau Manager Victoria Wax on WCSJ this week providing an update on the pandemic and a new program for veterans.

LaSalle County Courts, like surrounding counties, prepare to re-open on Monday with more cases being heard after restrictions lessened court calls because of COVID-19.

Despite some opposition, the Diamond Village Board decided to extend its declaration of emergency at Tuesday’s meeting.  The village’s decision is meant to give the mayor the authority to take emergency action, which must be ratified at a later date by members of the village board.

Some areas of southeastern Grundy County were impacted the most from the recent flooding activity.

The village of Minooka this week is looking to support local restaurants and bars by adopting an ordinance to allow outdoor dining.

The state of Illinois surpassed 5,000 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. 

All state parks will be allowed to re-open this weekend in Illinois, but Illinois Department of Natural Resources officials say Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County will be limited, due to recent flooding and trail conditions.

Note to Readers: Information presented here is obtained from the city police and sheriff's departments. Individuals listed in reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

Two individuals from Grundy County were arrested for allegedly dealing drugs in Morris around 2:30 a.m. on May 24th.

A report of someone using another person's information to file for unemployment benefits is under investigation in Kendall County.

A mobile home in the 100 block of Mill Street in Marseilles was destroyed by fire around 1 a.m. on May 26th.