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The Virus Cannot Beat Mother Nature
While COVID-19 make be causing problems in everyone’s daily life, there is one place where the virus does not stand a chance. Mother Nature is not allowing Corona Virus to slow it down one little bit. Many people are looking for something to do these days and a good portion is going to Lowell Park. …… read more »
Lee County Joins List of Counties With COVID-19 as Two Residents Test Positive
The Lee County Health Department announced two positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lee County. Lee County reports a resident in their 50s tested positive for COVID-19. Lee County reports a resident in their 30s tested positive for COVID-19. Other locations in the Northern Illinois Rockford Region with positive COVID-19 cases include Carroll County…… read more »
Dixon City Government Will Zoom Through Meetings and Other City Business
If the Corona Virus outbreak occurred 20 years ago the measure to try and contain the disease would have been far worse. During this time in Dixon City Hall, the Public Safety Building and almost every other government institution is closed up tight. But, with the development of technology work is still getting accomplished. Dixon…… read more »
Lee County Joins the List of Counties With 1st Confirmed Case of COVID-19
The Lee County Unified Executive Leadership Team announces a presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Lee County. The case is an adult resident in his or her 50s. The patient is isolated at home. The Lee County Health Department (LCHD) understands that having a case in the county may cause people to be worried, but…… read more »
Four Additional Confirmed Cases Announced in Whiteside County
Whiteside County has identified four additional laboratory confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Two cases are in their 40s, one in their 50s and one in their 60s The Whiteside County Health Department is working with the individual and healthcare providers to identify, quarantine and monitor contacts at risk for signs of illness. WCHD continues to…… read more »
Ogle County Health Department Reports 2nd Case of COVID-19
The Ogle County Health Department announced Thursday a 2 confirmed case of COVID-19. The individual is a person in their 20’s. The identity of the individual is being withheld for the privacy of the person and family. The Ogle County Health Department says this reinforces the importance of actions the public can take to protect…… read more »