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Museum Closures Announced

Museum Closures Announced

By Todd Wineburner Ellie Alexander from Pontiac tourism says COVID-19 restrictions announced by the governor yesterday have prompted the closing of Pontiac’s museums until further notice. The museum closures begin tomorrow (Thursday, 11/19). Some activities in the community are still on the calendar. They include: Currently – A Christmas Carol window exhibit at the Pontiac…MORE

60 New COVID-19 Infections Reported Tuesday

60 New COVID-19 Infections Reported Tuesday

By Todd Wineburner 60 new cases of COVID-19 infection were reported to the Livingston County Health Department yesterday. That raises the county’s overall total to 1,711, with 464 cases remaining active. 15 individuals have died as a result of COVID-19 complications. 1,232 individuals have completed their isolation. More detailed information regarding COVID-19 in Livingston County…MORE

Changes for Deer Hunting Season Announced by IDNR

Changes for Deer Hunting Season Announced by IDNR

By Todd Wineburner The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has changed deer reporting for the 2020 deer harvest. All the information hunters need is provided in the IDNR graphic posted above.MORE

No Slowdown in COVID-19 Infection Numbers

No Slowdown in COVID-19 Infection Numbers

By Todd Wineburner The nation is experiencing a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, and Livingston County is no exception. The latest numbers from the Livingston County Health Department show that as of yesterday, the county had 1,651 positive tests for the virus. That number includes the most recent report which shows that 156…MORE

Covid-19 Numbers Continue on Upward Trend

Covid-19 Numbers Continue on Upward Trend

By Todd Wineburner As last week ended, the Livingston County Health Department received word of 92 new cases of COVID-19 infection, as well as 3 more new cases at Pontiac Correctional Center. The new information brings the county total to 1,491 cases with 417 still active. The report issued Friday also included information regarding the…MORE

Coronavirus Numbers Continue to Climb

Coronavirus Numbers Continue to Climb

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department is reporting 1 addition to the fatality list and an additional 134 positive COVID-19 tests. 20 of the newly reported infections are inmates at the Pontiac Correctional Center and the latest fatality was a man in his 70s who died as a result of COVID-19 complications. 1396…MORE