Watseka, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Zone 3 is investigating two incidents at the Iroquois County Jail -- one involving the death of an inmate and another that resulted in an inmate being hospitalized in critical condition.

Preliminary information indicates the first inmate, Jason P. Fancher a 47-year-old male of
Milford, IL, was found unresponsive by Iroquois County Sheriff’s Deputies on August 25, 2020 at approximately 7:11 p.m. at the Iroquois County Jail. The inmate was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition.   Fancher was pronounce deceased on August 27, 2020.  An autopsy for Fancher is scheduled on August 28, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.

A second inmate, Andre J. Maiden a 24-year-old male of Hoopeston, IL, was found unresponsive by Iroquois County Deputies on August 26, 2020 at approximately 11:15 a.m. Maiden was later pronounced deceased. The Kankakee County Coroner scheduled an autopsy for Maiden on August 28, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. On August 26, 2020, the ISP DCI, Zone 3 was requested by the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of an Iroquois County Jail inmate and the circumstances surrounding the hospitalization of another inmate.

These incidents are currently being investigated, and no further information is currently available.

Fire Call

Time: 5:52am

Location: State Route 1/3870 East Rd

Details: HFD and Arrow Ambulance responded to the area for a report of a traffic accident.

Warrant Arrest(Vermilion County) H20-3931

Time: 11:32am

Location: Hoopeston Police Department

Arrested: Keaton G Longest(23)(M)of Hoopeston

Details: Mr. Longest came to HPD to turn himself in on a Vermilion County Warrant.

Mr. Longest was processed and released on bond with a new Vermilion County

Court Date.

Driving While License Suspended, Operating Uninsured Vehicle, No Valid Registration

H20-3934

Time: 2:28PM

Location: 300 Block of N 6th Ave

Arrested: Robert R Colunga(29)(M)of Hoopeston

Details: During a traffic stop a computer check showed Mr. Colunga to have a suspended

license. Mr. Colunga was transported to HPD for processing and later released

with Vermilion County Court Date.

Battery(City) H20-3969

Time: 3:17PM

Location: 300 Blk of W Chestnut St

Arrested: Bailee Cannon(20)(F)of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for a report of Battery.

Ms. Cannon was located and transported to HPD for processing and later

released with a City notice to appear.

Restraint of Dogs by Owner (City) H20-3973

Time: 5:37PM

Location: 600 Blk of W Elm

Arrested: Holly Irvin(40)(F)of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for a report of loose dog.

Ms. Irvin was located and given a City Notice to appear.

Watseka, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Zone 3 is investigating two incidents at the Iroquois County Jail -- one involving the death of an inmate and another that resulted in an inmate being hospitalized in critical condition.

Preliminary information indicates the first inmate was found unresponsive by Iroquois County Sheriff’s Deputies on August 25, 2020 at approximately 7:11 p.m. at the Iroquois County Jail. The inmate was transported to a local area hospital where the inmate remains in critical condition.  

A second inmate, Andre J. Maiden a 24-year-old male of Hoopeston, IL, was found unresponsive by Iroquois County Deputies on August 26, 2020 at approximately 11:15 a.m. Maiden was later pronounced deceased. The Kankakee County Coroner scheduled an autopsy for Maiden on August 28, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. On August 26, 2020, the ISP DCI, Zone 3 was requested by the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of an Iroquois County Jail inmate and the circumstances surrounding the hospitalization of another inmate.

These incidents are currently being investigated, and no further information is currently available.

Update on Cases

5 new cases and 4 releases today. This brings our total of active cases to 27.  Twenty-six of the active cases are at home in isolation and we have one case still hospitalized at this moment.  None of the new cases are hospitalized.   1 case in their 20s, 1 case in their 30s, 1 case in their 60s, and 2 cases in their 70s.  2 of the cases share a household and recently traveled and 1 case is connected to a prior case.       

Statistics

Vermilion County

We have received 18,804 total tests (18,501 negatives and 303 positives). 

For Vermilion County our overall positivity rate is at 1.61%. 

Death Rate is .99%

Positivity Rate from 8/9 – 8/15:  We increased to 2.7% from 1.8% the prior week.  

New cases from 8/9 – 8/15:   We increased to 43 per 100,000 from 29 per 100,000 the prior week

For All the County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics

Regionally (Region 6)

Positivity Rate:  on the test positivity 7 day rolling average, we increased slightly to 1.7%, but still  have only 2 days of increases. We are maintaining at 1 day of hospital admission increases.       

For Regional Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics

 The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Zone 3 is investigating two incidents at the Iroquois County Jail -- one involving the death of an inmate and another that resulted in an inmate being hospitalized in critical condition.

Preliminary information indicates the first inmate was found unresponsive by Iroquois County Sheriff’s Deputies on August 25, 2020 at approximately 7:11 p.m. at the Iroquois County Jail. The inmate was transported to a local area hospital where the inmate remains in critical condition.  

A second inmate was found unresponsive by Iroquois County Deputies on August 26, 2020 at approximately 11:15 a.m. He was later pronounced deceased. The autopsy has not yet been scheduled. On August 26, 2020, the ISP DCI, Zone 3 was requested by the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of an Iroquois County Jail inmate and the circumstances surrounding the hospitalization of another inmate.

These incidents are currently being investigated, and no further information is currently available.

Update on Cases

2 new cases and 0 releases today.  We will be removing one of our cases from yesterday as after more investigations, it was determined that they were not from Vermilion County and were transferred to the appropriate jurisdiction.  This brings our total of active cases to 26.  Twenty-five of the active cases are at home in isolation and we have one case still hospitalized at this moment.  None of the new cases are hospitalized.   1 case in their teens and one case in their 50s.     

Rumor Mill

Nothing new at this time. 

Attachments

• IDPH Update
• VCHD Updated Graphic
• Mobile Unit Schedule the Van from Aunt Martha’s

Statistics

Vermilion County

We have received 18,425 total tests (18,127 negatives and 298 positives). 

For Vermilion County our overall positivity rate is at 1.62%. 

Death Rate is 1.01%

Positivity Rate from 8/9 – 8/15:  We increased to 2.7% from 1.8% the prior week.  

New cases from 8/9 – 8/15:   We increased to 43 per 100,000 from 29 per 100,000 the prior week

For All the County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics

Regionally (Region 6)

Positivity Rate:  on the test positivity 7 day rolling average, we maintain at 1.6% and have only 2 days of increases. We are maintaining at 1 day of hospital admission increases.       

For Regional Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics

Testing

·         Aunt Martha’s – Walk-in testing available – sliding scale fee or insurance.  Please see the attached as they have a Mobile Clinic Van available!!! 

·         Carle  -  Testing is available, but have certain requirements as you must be symptomatic and I believe a Carle Patient.  I am trying to get a little more information. 

·         OSF:  Testing only available at their Prompt Care location only:  In order to be tested through Prompt Care, either the patient will need to have the test ordered through their OSF provider, or they will need to call the OSF hotline to get a test in process for them.  We do schedule the testing, as it is collected while the patient remains in their car.  If they are not currently an OSF patient –they may also go to Prompt Care as a patient and request the test if required by the school, or to be examined to determine if there is an alternative diagnosis ---i.e. strep.  OSF does charge for the testing –and most insurances have it as a covered service ---best to check with their insurance as to patient responsibility if there are questions as plans differ. OSF COVID-19 Nurse Hotline, available 24/7, at (833) OSF-KNOW (833-673-5669).

·         Champaign Community Based Testing – free (they may bill insurance), no appointment at Market Place Mall.  Open regardless of symptoms.  8-4 or until supplies are gone

New/Helpful Guidance or Updates

·         IDPH added the county metrics for schools. http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countyschool?county=Vermilion.  They also added the Adaptive Pause and Metrics:  Interim school guidance for LHD:  This will help us know whether we need to pivot to remote learning or other restrictions if there is a large outbreak.  https://www.isbe.net/Documents/IDPH-Adaptive-Pause-Metrics.pdf

WHAT:                      Single Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash

WHERE:                   Interstate 57 Northbound at Milepost 283.5 Iroquois County (Gilman)

WHEN:                      Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 12:22 p.m.

VEHICLE:                Unit 1:  2008 Ford Focus                               

DRIVER:                   Unit 1:  Frank W. Horn 70-year-old male of Burbank (Deceased)

PASSENGER:           Unit 1:  Joyce Dahl 79-year-old female of Oak Lawn (Transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries)                        

PRELIMINARY:      Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling northbound on I-57 near mile post 283 (Gilman) in the right lane. Unit 1 left the roadway to the right, struck a fence and a tree before coming to rest. The driver of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on scene by the Iroquois County Coroner.  The front seat passenger of Unit 1 was transported to local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Traffic Accident (Hit & Run) H20-3797

Date of Incident: August 21, 2020

Time of Incident: 11:35 AM

Location: Intersection of Baer Street/Trego Drive

Unit 1: Grain Semi Red Tractor with White Grain Trailer

Property Damaged: Street Light Head and Power Pole broken off belonging to Ameren Illinois

Details: The semi was making a U-Turn at the intersection when it made contact with the Utility Pole causing it to break and fall. Damage to the pole and light fixture also.

Criminal Damage to Property(city) H20-3898

Time: 5:32PM

Location: 300 W Penn St

Arrested: Kayla R Petty(26)(F)of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for a report of Criminal

Damage report. Ms. Petty was issued a City Notice to appear. Ms. Petty was mailed a copy of the citation.

CHICAGO—The State of Illinois today announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar
establishments statewide to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Based on a
recent increase in cases, these latest guidelines will require patrons to wear a mask during any
interaction with wait staff, food service workers and other employees at bars and restaurants. Face
coverings must be worn over the nose and mouth when patrons are approached and served by
staff, including but not limited to when employees take patrons orders, deliver food and beverages,
and service tables. This guidance will also apply to other facilities with food services areas that are
currently subject to the Restore Illinois guidance, such as indoor recreational facilities, museums
and entertainment venues.
New guidelines go into effect Wednesday, August 26th and will require face coverings to be worn
both in indoor and outdoor dining settings in all eleven regions in the state. Full guidelines may be
found on the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) website.
“Illinois residents continue to take important steps to protect the safety of our loved ones and
neighbors. However, due to a recent uptick in cases, we must take additional precautionary steps
when we are out in public,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Based on conversations and input from
industry and business leaders, the State of Illinois is implementing updated guidelines which will
allow restaurants and bars across the state to stay open while helping protect the health and safety
of patrons and staff.”
The revised guidelines announced today build on both the statewide Restore Illinois guidelines as
well as the tiered mitigation strategies that are implemented when a region sees consistent
increased test positivity or hospital admissions. The latest data on regional test positivity and
hospitals can be found on the Illinois Department of Public Health(IDPH) website. More
information about the Restore Illinois guidelines and tiered mitigation measures can be found on
the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) website.
“Going out for food and drinks should not be a reason or an excuse to let our guards down in the
fight against COVID-19,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of IDPH. “IDPH and DCEO are updating
current guidance to make it clear that face coverings should be worn in any situation where we are 
interacting with those outside of our immediate circles. We will continue to adapt our guidelines
and institute additional precautions to help protect all residents that make up our communities.”
Patrons are currently required to wear a mask whenever on premises, except while eating and
drinking at the table or bar. The new guidelines ensure that while seated, interactions between
business staff and patrons can happen safely to prevent possible spread of the virus.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has worked with industry
leaders, who have requested heightened measures to protect the safety of workers in light of the
recent increase in cases, and to further reduce the risk of spread that could harm business
operations.
“From the beginning, DCEO has worked closely with our colleagues at IDPH as well as industry
leaders to create guidance that business owners can implement and use to keep employees and
customers safe, and that will ultimately help guide the reopening of our economy,” said DCEO
Acting Director Michael Negron. “In partnership with industry leadership at IRA and employee
protection organizations representing hospitality staff across the state, our latest guidelines will
put the health and safety of our hospitality industry employees first and allow consumers to have
confidence that Illinois bars and dining establishments are taking all precautions to allow a safer
experience.”
"The state's updated guidelines for face coverings reinforce the message our Association has been
driving home for months - 'Covered Faces Keep Open Places,'" said Sam Toia, President & CEO of
the Illinois Restaurant Association. "Face coverings will protect both diners and team members
during this critical time. If we want to stay on a steady path with reopening, it is up to every
individual to work collectively toward this common goal."
Phase 4 regulations remain in effect in ten out of the eleven regions across the state. Currently, bars
and restaurants remain open with capacity restrictions to allow for social distancing – with seated
parties of 10 or less, tables spaced 6-feet apart, and standing areas at no more than 25 percent
capacity indoors. Region four is currently operating under increased mitigations following a sharp
increase in its COVID-19 positivity rate, and Region seven will soon institute additional mitigation
measures to take effect Wednesday August 26 in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
"On behalf of the thousands of restaurant workers that we serve in Illinois and across the country,
we strongly support Gov. JB Pritzker’s initiative to enforce restaurant guidance during this
unprecedented public health crisis. This is significantly critical for the safety and health of our
restaurant workers and customers—and the gateway for workers to get their jobs back and revive
the economy,” said Sekou Siby, president and CEO of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers
(ROC) United. “The restaurant industry employs nearly 14 million workers or 10% of the entire
U.S. workforce. This updated guidance, which can be a model for other states, underscores the need
for a vital policy on how restaurant businesses should reopen safely, equitably and responsibly.”
To assist bars and restaurants with implementing new safety measures, DCEO has provided an
updated industry toolkit on their website. The toolkit provides revised health guidelines materials,
including new signage that may be displayed at restaurants and bars to encourage compliance.
Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan is a phased, data-driven approach to reopening the state.
Illinois is currently in Phase 4 of the reopening plan, with recent updates made to create 11 public
health regions and allow Illinois to introduce additional mitigations to fight against a resurgence in
our state. From the beginning, Restore Illinois has contemplated changes to guidance as progress is
made, or as public health data suggests increasing rapid spread. DCEO has worked with IDPH to
develop extensive public health guidelines since May, providing information and resources to help
protect businesses and communities in reopening safely. For more on industry guidelines, visit
DCEO’s website at https://dceocovid19resources.com/restore-illinois.

Update on Cases

16 new cases and 7 releases today brings our total of active cases to 25.  Twenty-four of the active cases are at home in isolation and we one of our new cases is hospitalized at this moment.  1 case in their teens, 2 cases in their 20s, 2 cases in their 30s, 1 case in their 40s, 4 cases in their 50s, 4 cases in their 60s and 2 cases in their 70s.   We have two cases that are married, two cases are family-related, and one case that traveled to Missouri.   

Statistics

Vermilion County

We have received 18,305 total tests (18,008 negatives and 297 positives). 

For Vermilion County our overall positivity rate is at 1.62%. 

Death Rate is 1.01%

Positivity Rate from 8/9 – 8/15:  We increased to 2.7% from 1.8% the prior week.  

New cases from 8/9 – 8/15:   We increased to 43 per 100,000 from 29 per 100,000 the prior week

For All the County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics

Regionally (Region 6)

Positivity Rate:  on the test positivity 7 day rolling average, we maintain at 1.6% and have only 2 days of increases. We increased to 1 day of hospital admission increases.       

For Regional Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics

Domestic Battery H20-3871 2020-6704

Time: 2:01am

Location: 900 blk W Main St

Complainant: 42 year old Hoopeston female

Arrested: Tavares Duckworth (M) (41) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were called to the above location in reference to a domestic issue.

Mr. Duckworth was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He was later

transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Warrant Arrest H20-3881

Time: 4:20pm

Location: 301 W. Main St (HPD)

Warrant Nbr: 09SC1375

Bond Amount: $1,500 10% Applies.

Arrestee: Stacey Weston (31) of Hoopeston

Details: Above subject turned herself in on an outstanding Vermilion County warrant. She was processed, posted bond and released with new court date.

3 new cases and 6 releases today brings our total of active cases to 16.  All of the active cases are at home in isolation and we have no one hospitalized at this moment.  1 case in their 20s and 2 cases in their 30s.  2 of the cases are married. 

We are also very saddened to report that we had one of our current cases, an 80 year old male die from COVID19.  This brings us to our 3^rd COVID19 death.  We previously had deaths on April 28^th and June 16^th.    Many thoughts and prayers to his family during this difficult time.

On Friday, the country metrics were released and once again, we had no areas of warning.  The link to the page to see a rundown is below. 

Over the weekend, we did have a few positive COVID19 cases that affected one of our school districts, Salt Fork.   With the plans in place at Salt Fork, students that were exposed were able to be quickly identified and quarantined.  I have to commend the leadership of the district and Superintendent Phil Cox. 

Theft from Vehicle, H20-3848

Time: 09:09 AM

Location: 426 E Honeywell Avenue Centennial Manor Parking Lot

Complainant: 60 year old Hoopeston Man

Details: At the above time the complainant reported that person(s) unknown and without permission removed an item from his vehicle while it was parked.

Closed AA Meetings are set to begin Monday, August 31st, 2020 at 8:00p.m. inside the St. Anthony's Parish Hall Center on 501 South 3rd Street in Hoopeston, IL.

Following AA meetings will be held every Monday starting at the same time, 8:00p.m., and same location. 

Newcomers are welcome and may join any week.

Please enter through the parking lot front door.

This ongoing support group will practice safe "social distance" guidelines at each meeting.

Burglary H20-3791

Time: 4:36am

Location: 500 block of E. Penn

Complainant: 42 year old Hoopeston male

Details: Complainant contacted HPD when he discovered items missing from his apartment. Investigation continues.

Trespassing, Theft(City) H20-3803

Time: 3:30PM

Location: 516 N Dixie Hwy(Olympic Hardware)

Arrested: Joshua Fiala(31)(M)of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for a report of theft. Mr.

Fiala was located and transported to HPD and was released with a City

Notice to appear.

Fire Call

Time: 8:25PM

Location: N 1900 East Road/E 3800 N Rd

Details: HFD was dispatched for an Anhydrous Leak.

Update on Cases

Four new lab-confirmed positive cases today (one in their 30s, one in their 20s, and two teens) and 16 cases being released from isolation today brings our total of active cases to 18.  All of the active cases are at home in isolation and we have no one hospitalized at this moment. 

Statistics

Vermilion county

We have received 17,145 total tests (16,877 negatives and 268 positives.) 

For All the County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics

Regionally (Region 6)

For Regional Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics

New/Helpful Guidance or Updates

• UPDATED 8/17/2020:  IDPH FAQs for Schools:  https://www.isbe.net/Documents/FAQ-Part-3-Transition-Guidance.pdf
• Map of Travel Advisories from IDPH:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/travel

Update on Cases

No new lab-confirmed positive cases today (!!) and no one being released from isolation today keeps our total of active cases to 30.  All of the active cases are at home in isolation and we have no one hospitalized at this moment. 

Statistics

Vermilion county

We have received 16,976 total tests (16,712 negatives and 264 positives.) 

For All the County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics

Regionally (Region 6)

For Regional Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics

Testing

Nothing new at this time.  We are on the list to have the IDPH’s Mobile COVID-Testing Team come back to our county to perform one-day clinics.  The Team is in high demand, but we are hopeful that they will be able to return here soon. 

New/Helpful Guidance or Updates

• UPDATED 8/17/2020:  IDPH FAQs for Schools:  https://www.isbe.net/Documents/FAQ-Part-3-Transition-Guidance.pdf
• Map of Travel Advisories from IDPH:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/travel

First Farmers Bank & Trust is proud to partner with rural 4-H families as we assist those in need by providing families with high quality pork.  We feel it is our inherent duty to assure access to dietary protein for families during this crisis.  Our industry partners share in our goal and are equally dedicated in this critical effort.  From all of us at First Farmers Bank & Trust, we stand firm in our commitment to the relationships that serve and grow our community.

FFBT plans on delivering 1500 lbs. of pork to our Hoopeston and Oakwood food banks tomorrow including Hoopeston Multi Agency Food Pantry and Grant Township Food Cupboard!! Each pantry is getting 500 lbs. to distribute to those in need.  Our Commercial Lender, Rich Eisenmann, is making the 7 hour round trip to pick up the pork tomorrow.  

Update on Cases

One new case and five releases today brings our total of active cases to 30.  All of the active cases are at home in isolation and we have no one hospitalized at this moment.  Today’s positive case is a resident in their 90s, and is related to a positive case from yesterday.   I do not have information of the symptoms.    

You may have noticed that Region 4 (not us) has been put on extra restrictions due to their positivity rate being over 8% over an extended amount of time.  I have included the site to look at what those restriction are to give you an idea what happens if our region, which is Region 6, gets in to the same predicament.  They are not moving back to Phase 3, but rather certain restrictions to help get them back down so they do not move back to phase 3.  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/news/region-4-mitigation-measures

9 new cases and 3 releases today brings our total of active cases to 34.  All of the active cases are at home in isolation and we have no one hospitalized at this moment.  1 case is an infant, 1 grade school child,  2 cases in their 20s, 1 cases are in their 30s, 1 case in their 50s, 1 case are in their 70s, 1 case in their 80s and our first case of someone in their 90s.  1 of the cases is related to a previous case and one case is a nursing home resident.    I do not have information of the symptoms.    

You may have noticed that Region 4 (not us) has been put on extra restrictions due to their positivity rate being over 8% over an extended amount of time.  I have included the site to look at what those restriction are to give you an idea what happens if our region, which is Region 6, gets in to the same predicament.  They are not moving back to Phase 3, but rather certain restrictions to help get them back down so they do not move back to phase 3.  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/news/region-4-mitigation-measures

Traffic Accident (PD) H20-3687

Date of Incident: August 15, 2020

Time of Accident: 10:01 PM

Location: 600 Block S 4th Avenue

Unit 1: 1978 Chevy Pickup Truck Driven by: Ethan J Larkin (M) (17) of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2003 Toyota Sedan Driven by: Neil J Williams (M) (19) of Hoopeston

Details: Unit 1 was southbound on S 4th Avenue preparing to turn left into the alleyway Unit 1 driver felt he had plenty of time to make the turn. Unit 2 stated that he was north bound on S 4th Avenue when Unit 1 turned in front of him, which he could not avoid hitting Unit 1.

Unit 1 at fault for failing to yield to oncoming traffic prior to making his turn. Both Units insured and no tickets issued.

Traffic Accident H20-3733

Time: 2:32pm

Location: E Orange/S Market St

Unit #1: 2011 Ford Edge driven by Amber Pocica (F) (31) of Hoopeston

Unit #2: 2003 GMC Envoy driven by Tara Fares (F) (48) of Danville

Details: Unit #1 was westbound on Orange St, while Unit #2 was eastbound. Driver of

Unit #1 turned southbound on Market St in front of Unit #2 causing Unit #2 to

strike Unit #1. Driver of Unit #1 was issued a traffic citation for No Insurance.

Arrow Ambulance responded to transport one patient from scene.

Fire Call

Time: 8:57pm

Location: 500 blk of W Main St

Details: HFD and HPD were dispatched to the above location for a shed on fire. No injuries

were reported and an investigation continues.

Theft (Under), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia H20-3685

Date/Time of Theft: 8/15/20 7:35pm

Date/Time of Arrest: 8/17/20 6:30pm

Location: 400 blk E Main St

Complainant: 46 year old Hoopeston female

Arrested: Blake Meehan (19) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers took a report of bike theft from complainant. After an investigation

HPD officers found that Mr. Meehan has stolen the bike. When officers checked

out with the subject, he had drug paraphernalia on his person. He was arrested

and taken to HPD to be processed. He was later released on a notice to appear in

in Vermilion County court.

Battery (city) H20-3741

Time: 7:13pm

Location: 300 blk W Chestnut St

Arrested: Andrew Cordova (M) (25) of Hoopeston

Elbert Cannon (M) (54) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were called out to the above location on a report of an altercation.

Upon arrival, both Mr. Cordova and Mr. Cannon were arrested on battery charges.

They were taken to HPD to be processed. They were later released on city

citations and give a city court date

ISP FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police

District 10

WHAT:                      Fatal Traffic Crash

WHERE:                   US 136 at 2400E (Champaign County)

WHEN:                      Saturday, August 15, 2020, 9:18 p.m.

VEHICLE:                Unit 1:  Bicycle- Maroon in color Sedona SE Giant men's bicycle (roadster or 10 speed style)

Unit 2:  Bicycle- Black in color GMC Denali 700 men's bicycle (mountain bike style)

                                    Unit 3:  2004 Chrysler Crossfire                               

DRIVER:                   Unit 1:  Matthew J. Correll 18-year-old male of Gifford, IL (Deceased)

Unit 2:  15-year-old male (Transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries)

Unit 3:  Shawn H. Allen 53-year-old male of Saint Joseph, IL

(No Injuries)

PRELIMINARY:      Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred:  Unit 1 was traveling westbound in center of the westbound lane of Route 136, 1/4 mile east of Champaign County Road 2400 East. Unit 2 was traveling westbound in the westbound lane of Route 136 behind Unit 1. Unit 3 was traveling westbound on Route 136 and struck Unit 2 and Unit 1 from behind.  Unit 1 bicyclist was pronounce deceased on the scene. Unit 2 bicyclist was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway was closed for approximately seven hours and reopened at approximately 3:53 a.m.

CHARGES:               Pending Investigation

The public is reminded all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

# # #

Burglary H20-3679

Time: 6:23pm

Location: 300 block of W. Penn St

Complainant: (46) year old Hoopeston male

Details: Officers were called to the above in reference to a burglary that had occurred sometime in the night. Items were recovered and subjects were arrested by

Iroquois County.

Burglary H20-3687

Time: 8:41pm

Location: 500 blk S 5th St

Complainant: 33 year old Hoopeston female

Details: Officers were called to the above location in reference to a burglary. Several

items were taken from the residence while the complainant was gone for

the day. An investigation continues.

Warrant Arrest H20-3713 2020-6450

Time: 9:18pm

Location: 200 blk N Market St

Arrested: Javier Aguirre (45) (M) Homeless

Details: HPD officers received information that Mr. Aguirre was at the above location.

A computer check revealed that he had an outstanding Vermilion County warrant.

He was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He was unable to post bond

and was later transported to the PSB in Danville.

Burglary H20-3715

Time: 9:49pm

Location: 600 blk W Lincoln St

Complainant: 67 year old Hoopeston male

Details: HPD officers were called to the above location for the report of a burglary to a

garage. Several items were stolen by unknown subject(s). An investigation

continues.

Restraint of dog by Owner Violation (Corrected Entry Originally Reported 8-11-2020)

Date of Incident: August 9, 2020

Time of Incident: 11:38 am

Location: 700 block of E Penn St

Cited Owner: Bell, James A (M) (38) of Hoopeston

Details: The dog Dozer was loose and running off property. Dozer has had issues in the past and has now been cited. Hoopeston City Court Date.

Updated information: Due to a misunderstanding between the complainant of this incident and the City the actual Cited Owner has been corrected to appear in Hoopeston City Court. Male contacted the Court and Animal Control to accept responsibility for the Citation.

Traffic Accident (PD) H20-3652

Time of Accident: 12:45 pm

Location: S 5th Street & E Main Street

Unit 1: 2011 KIA SUV being driven by Sheppard, Kellie M (F) (43) of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2008 EZ-GO Golf Cart driven by Lane, Gail I (F) (67) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD was summon to investigate an accident involving 2 units. No injuries reported at the time of the accident. All Units insured. Both units were driven away from scene.

Ford County, IL - Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) is announcing six new cases. Five cases are associated with an
outbreak at a long-term care facility. Ford County has a total of 76 cases. Of those, 58 are confirmed cases and 18 are probable
cases. 62 of the previously reported cases have been released from isolation. 12 cases remain active with one case
hospitalized. There have been two COVID-19 related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of the release time.
Public health officials continue to investigate and contact all individuals who may have had exposure to individuals that tested
positive for COVID-19. All close contacts are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor themselves for symptoms of
COVID-19. Both confirmed and probable cases are treated the same with regards to isolation and contact tracing. Federal
privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any further information. For more information about case definitions and criteria,
please visit: https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/case-definition/2020/.
FCPHD continues to encourage all residents to conduct preventive measures, including practicing three key steps (The 3 W’s):
wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear a face covering. COVID-19 appears to spread from person-to-person mainly
with close contact (less than 6 feet), but may also be spread by a surface that has the virus and then touching one’s mouth,
nose, or possibly one’s eyes. Illinois Department of Public Health states that the spread is through respiratory droplets
produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes.
COVID-19 in Illinois
• For zip code level information on confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, please visit IDPH Virtual map at:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid19-statistics. Please note, data will not be shown unless a zip code has six or
more confirmed cases. This is consistent with Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality of Health Statistics (77 Ill. Adm.
Code 1005). Ford County zip code areas 60957, 60936, and 60919 are being reported.
• For information on long term care facilities with cases of COVID-19 among residents and staff, please visit:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/long-term-care-facility-outbreaks-covid-19. Information provided at this link is
provisional, subject to change, and updated weekly. Facilities report data to their local health departments, which in-turn
report to IDPH, so lag time and discrepancies are to be expected.
• For county-level COVID-19 risk metrics, please visit: http://dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics.
• For information on Restore Illinois and Phase 4, please visit: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/restore.
• For a listing of COVID-19 testing sites in Illinois, please visit: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/testing. This is not a
comprehensive list of testing sites. Locations are continuously being added as information is provided. Some locations have
asked not to be named.
Please visit our website (www.fordcountyphd.org) and follow our Facebook and Twitter pages for additional COVID-19
information and resources. For general questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Hotline at
1(800) 889-3931 or send an email to: DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week

As of 08/13/2020 there have been 275 confirmed cases and 19 probable cases of COVID-19 in Iroquois County.  There have been 3 new confirmed cases and 1 new probable case since our last update. Here is the information we can share about these new cases:

Confirmed Case 273: Female in her 80’s
Confirmed Case 274: Female in her 70’s
Confirmed Case 275: Female in her 70’s

Probable Case 19: Male in his 50’s

Please find the attached Iroquois County COVID-19 update for August 13, 2020. Please reference the following explanation of probable cases:

“The probable cases that we will be reporting on the daily press release are individuals who have been tested and are found to have a positive test result by a local clinic using "rapid" tests that are not, at this time, IDPH approved tests. These are antigen tests, not molecular tests, and are not laboratory confirmed. Therefore, those individuals who test positive using rapid testing from this source, will be reported as a probable case. Please note that there are different rapid tests available from different sources. Some rapid tests are IDPH approved while some are not. If individuals chose to be tested at a clinic or physician’s office that is using a test that is not IDPH approved and the results are positive, that individual will be listed as a probable case and will be required to isolate per health department protocol. Their direct, known and identified contacts will be quarantined. We realize that there are numerous definitions of Probable Cases but ICPHD will use the Probable Cases category to identify the individuals who have tested positive using a rapid test, not yet approved by IDPH, as these positive results are not laboratory confirmed.”

As of 08/12/2020 there have been 272 confirmed cases and 18 probable cases of COVID-19 in Iroquois County.  There have been 7 new confirmed cases and 1 new probable case since our last update. Here is the information we can share about these new cases:

Confirmed Case 266: Female in her 40’s
Confirmed Case 267: Male in his 40’s
Confirmed Case 268: Male in his 50’s
Confirmed Case 269: Female in her 40’s
Confirmed Case 270: Female in her 40’s
Confirmed Case 271: Male in his 80’s
Confirmed Case 272: Female under 20

Probable Case 18: Male in his 60’s

Please find the attached Iroquois County COVID-19 update for August 12, 2020. Please reference the following explanation of probable cases:

“The probable cases that we will be reporting on the daily press release are individuals who have been tested and are found to have a positive test result by a local clinic using "rapid" tests that are not, at this time, IDPH approved tests. These are antigen tests, not molecular tests, and are not laboratory confirmed. Therefore, those individuals who test positive using rapid testing from this source, will be reported as a probable case. Please note that there are different rapid tests available from different sources. Some rapid tests are IDPH approved while some are not. If individuals chose to be tested at a clinic or physician’s office that is using a test that is not IDPH approved and the results are positive, that individual will be listed as a probable case and will be required to isolate per health department protocol. Their direct, known and identified contacts will be quarantined. We realize that there are numerous definitions of Probable Cases but ICPHD will use the Probable Cases category to identify the individuals who have tested positive using a rapid test, not yet approved by IDPH, as these positive results are not laboratory confirmed.”

Vermilion County Covid-19 Update for 8/12/2020

247 Total Confirmed Cases

217 Recovered and released 

27 at home

1 in the hospital 

2 Deaths

15,548 residents have been tested. 

Restraint of dog by owner Violation

Date of Incident: August 7, 2020

Time of Incident: 9pm

Location: 600 block W Elm Street

Cited Person: Irvin, Holly R (F) (40) of Hoopeston

Details: On the date listed above the owner Irvin failed to have Joker secured on her own property. Joker was running at large and became aggressive. Miss Irvin was issued a court date to appear in Hoopeston City Court.

Restraint of dog by Owner Violation

Date of Incident: August 9, 2020

Time of Incident: 11:38 am

Location: 700 block of E Penn St

Cited Owner: Bell, Janelle L (F) (37) of Hoopeston

Details: The dog Dozer was loose and running off property. Dozer has had issues in the past and has now been cited. Hoopeston City Court Date.

Fire Call

Time: 8:42PM

Location: 400 E Honeywell Ave

Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location at the request of Arrow for a lift assist

SCAM ALERT-

With yesterday’s wide spread storm damage comes the possibility of scams.  The Newton County Sheriff’s Office wants our residents to be aware and be cautious.

CASH DEPOSIT- Be cautious of the person that claims they are in the area cleaning up storm damage and request a deposit from you to get on their list.  Often times they will make a resident believe they have crews in the area cutting trees and hauling away debris.  They may actually point down the road to a crew that is working but they may not be associated with that company at all.  Use caution.

DIVIDED ATTENTION- one person make get the resident to walk around the property with them to assess damage, while another goes in the unlocked home looking for whatever they can get.  Be aware.

PHONE CALLS- The person calling you may claim to be with a “disaster relief” and make you believe funds are available to assist with clean up or repairs; they just need some personal information to get your paperwork started. DON’T DO IT.

Only deal with reputable companies or people you know.  Never give your personal or banking information to anyone you don’t know or trust.

Ford County, IL - Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) is announcing one new case. The case is associated with an
outbreak at a long-term care facility. The individual is a female in her 60’s. Ford County has a total of 66 cases. Of those, 51 are
confirmed cases and 15 are probable cases. 50 of the previously reported cases have been released from isolation. 14 cases
remain active with two active cases currently hospitalized. There have been two COVID-19 related deaths. These numbers are
accurate as of the release time.
Public health officials continue to investigate and contact all individuals who may have had exposure to individuals that tested
positive for COVID-19. All close contacts are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor themselves for symptoms of
COVID-19. Both confirmed and probable cases are treated the same with regards to isolation and contact tracing. Federal
privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any further information. For more information about case definitions and criteria,
please visit: https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/case-definition/2020/.
FCPHD continues to encourage all residents to conduct preventive measures, including practicing three key steps (The 3 W’s):
wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear a face covering. COVID-19 appears to spread from person-to-person mainly
with close contact (less than 6 feet), but may also be spread by a surface that has the virus and then touching one’s mouth,
nose, or possibly one’s eyes. Illinois Department of Public Health states that the spread is through respiratory droplets
produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes.
COVID-19 in Illinois
• For zip code level information on confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, please visit IDPH Virtual map at:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid19-statistics. Please note, data will not be shown unless a zip code has six or
more confirmed cases. This is consistent with Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality of Health Statistics (77 Ill. Adm.
Code 1005). Ford County zip code areas 60957, 60936, and 60919 are being reported.
• For information on long term care facilities with cases of COVID-19 among residents and staff, please visit:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/long-term-care-facility-outbreaks-covid-19. Information provided at this link is
provisional, subject to change, and updated weekly. Facilities report data to their local health departments, which in-turn
report to IDPH, so lag time and discrepancies are to be expected.
• For county-level COVID-19 risk metrics, please visit: http://dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics.
• For information on Restore Illinois and Phase 4, please visit: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/restore.
• For a listing of COVID-19 testing sites in Illinois, please visit: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/testing. This is not a
comprehensive list of testing sites. Locations are continuously being added as information is provided. Some locations have
asked not to be named.
Please visit our website (www.fordcountyphd.org) and follow our Facebook and Twitter pages for additional COVID-19
information and resources. For general questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Hotline at
1(800) 889-3931 or send an email to: DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

As of 08/10/2020 there have been 263 confirmed cases and 16 probable cases of COVID-19 in Iroquois County.  There have been 6 new confirmed cases and 0 new probable cases since our last update. Here is the information we can share about these new cases:

Confirmed Case 258: Female in her 30’s

Confirmed Case 259: Female in her 30’s

Confirmed Case 260: Female in her 20’s

Confirmed Case 261: Male in his 50’s

Confirmed Case 262: Male in his 40’s

Confirmed Case 263: Male in his 20’s

Please find the attached Iroquois County COVID-19 update for August 10, 2020. Please reference the following explanation of probable cases:

“The probable cases that we will be reporting on the daily press release are individuals who have been tested and are found to have a positive test result by a local clinic using "rapid" tests that are not, at this time, IDPH approved tests. These are antigen tests, not molecular tests, and are not laboratory confirmed. Therefore, those individuals who test positive using rapid testing from this source, will be reported as a probable case. Please note that there are different rapid tests available from different sources. Some rapid tests are IDPH approved while some are not. If individuals chose to be tested at a clinic or physician’s office that is using a test that is not IDPH approved and the results are positive, that individual will be listed as a probable case and will be required to isolate per health department protocol. Their direct, known and identified contacts will be quarantined. We realize that there are numerous definitions of Probable Cases but ICPHD will use the Probable Cases category to identify the individuals who have tested positive using a rapid test, not yet approved by IDPH, as these positive results are not laboratory confirmed.”

Fire Call H20-3606

Time: 11:05pm

Location: 300 blk W Penn St

Details: HPD and HFD responded to the report of a fire inside one of the apartments. Fire

was extinguished and no reports of injury at the time of call. An investigation as

to how the fire started is still under investigation.

3 new cases and 2 releases today brings our total of active cases to 32.  29 of the active cases are at home in isolation and we now have 2 hospitalized at this moment.  2 of our cases are related and are a grade school child and a preschool child, the other case is a resident in their 20s.   

Attachments

• IDPH Update
• VCHD Updated Graphic
• County Warning List – updated for 7/26-8/1

Statistics

Vermilion county

We have received 14,358 total tests (14,139 negatives and 219 positives). 

For Vermilion County our overall positivity rate is at 1.53%. 

Death Rate is .91%

Positivity Rate from 7/26 – 8/1:  2.2% which is a decrease from 2.9% the previous week.   New cases from 7/26 – 8/1:   49 per 100,000K, which is a decrease from 69 per 100K the previous week.  Anything over 50 NEW cases per 100K is above the stable level.   

 ***We did see an increase in our CLI ED Visits for Adults from 1.2% to 2%.  Emergency department (ED) visits for COVID-Like Illness (CLI) are collected in near-real time using the Illinois Syndromic Surveillance System for hospitals, which looks at the reason an individual visits an emergency department and diagnosis. Visits are defined as CLI if the patient presents with a fever AND either cough, difficulty breathing or is given a diagnosis of COVID-19. Percent of weekly CLI ED visits = [County CLI ED visits in adults ages 18 years and older for 7 days] / [County total ED visits in adults ages 18 years and older for same 7 days] x 100. If there are fewer than 5 ED visits for CLI for 7 days, then the percent is not calculated, due to the small number instability in the percent and <5 will be reported.  County-level visits are measured by where the patient lives and the date they visited the emergency department.

Remember, if we have 2 metrics that we are above stable, we will be in the warning area and have possible restrictions added.  Had we had 2 more new cases per 100K, we would be in the warning area.  Right now, Iroquois County is in the warning level and IDPH cautioned neighboring counties to be cautious and vigilant. ***

For All the County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics

Regionally (Region 6)

Positivity Rate:  on the test positivity 7 day rolling average, we increased to 2.9%, and continue with 4 days of increases. We increased to 2 days of hospital increases as well.      

For Regional Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics

New/Helpful Guidance

The governor put out the following new COVID-19 Emergency Rules:

 NEW IDPH COVID-19 EMERGENCY RULES 

In an effort to maintain the progress we have made in Illinois’ COVID-19 pandemic response, the Pritzker administration is filing emergency rules for businesses, schools, and child care establishments regarding the use of face coverings and the size of gatherings.  

These rules provide multiple opportunities for compliance before any penalty is issued, giving local health departments and local law enforcement more leeway to support community public health in a productive manner. While existing, pre-pandemic enforcement laws, like revoking a license, are stringent and severe, these rules provide flexibility for local communities and a measured process to help keep people safe.   

That process is as follows:  

• First, businesses will be given a warning in the form of written notice and encouraged to voluntarily comply with public health guidance.  
• Second, businesses that do not voluntarily comply will be given an order to have some or all of their patrons leave the premises as needed to comply with public health guidance and reduce risks.  
• Third, if the business continues to refuse to comply, the business can receive a class A misdemeanor and be subject to a fine ranging from $75-$2,500. 

These rules do not apply to individuals and penalties will not exceed a misdemeanor and a $75-$2,500 fine.   

The emergency rules also reinforce the authority of IDPH and local health departments to investigate COVID-19 cases and reaffirm that businesses have a responsibility to cooperate with those investigations.  

Fire Call

Time: 8:32PM

Location: 18849 State Route 9(Nutrient Crop Production)

Details: HFD was dispatched for a smell on anhydrous.

Fire Call

Time: 11:06pm

Location: 18000 blk of Route 9

Details: HFD responded to the strong smell of anhydrous in the area.

Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, Operating Uninsured Vehicle H20-3577

Time: 3:57am

Location: E Orange near RR tracks

Arrested: Trey Anderson (M) (24) of Rossville

Details: HPD officers found the vehicle that Mr. Anderson was driving parked in the

middle of the road. An investigation found open alcohol inside the vehicle.

Subject was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He was later released

with above citations and county court date.

Battery (City Ordinance) H20-3579

Time: 11:26 AM

Location: 200 Blk E Main St (New Beginnings Church)

Arrested: Linsey M Warner (32) (F) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers were dispatched to the above location for a disturbance. Ms.

Warner was located and transported to HPD for processing and later released

with a city notice to appear.

Restraint of Dogs by Owner or Keeper (City) H20-3582

Time: 3:15PM

Location: S 5th Ave/W Elm St

Arrested: Holly Irvin (39) (F) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above area for a report of dog running loose.

Ms. Irvin was located and given a City Notice to appear.

Fire Call

Time: 7:04PM

Location: 426 E Honeywell Ave (Centennial Manor Apartments)

Details: HFD and HPD were dispatched to the above location for a smell of smoke and a

stuck elevator.

Ford County, IL - Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) is announcing two new cases. Of these, one case is associated
with an outbreak at a long-term care facility. FCPHD is saddened to also announce an additional COVID-19 related death. This
brings Ford County’s total COVID-19 related deaths to two. Ford County has a total of 64 cases. Of those, 50 are confirmed
cases and 14 are probable cases. These numbers are accurate as of the release time.
Public health officials continue to investigate and contact all individuals who may have had exposure to individuals that tested
positive for COVID-19. All close contacts are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor themselves for symptoms of
COVID-19. Both confirmed and probable cases are treated the same with regards to isolation and contact tracing. Federal
privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any further information. For more information about case definitions and criteria,
please visit: https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/case-definition/2020/.
FCPHD continues to encourage all residents to conduct preventive measures, including practicing three key steps (The 3 W’s):
wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear a face covering. COVID-19 appears to spread from person-to-person mainly
with close contact (less than 6 feet), but may also be spread by a surface that has the virus and then touching one’s mouth,
nose, or possibly one’s eyes. Illinois Department of Public Health states that the spread is through respiratory droplets
produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes.
COVID-19 in Illinois
• For zip code level information on confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, please visit IDPH Virtual map at:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid19-statistics. Please note, data will not be shown unless a zip code has six or
more confirmed cases. This is consistent with Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality of Health Statistics (77 Ill. Adm.
Code 1005). Ford County zip code areas 60957 and 60936 are being reported.
• For information on long term care facilities with cases of COVID-19 among residents and staff, please visit:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/long-term-care-facility-outbreaks-covid-19. Information provided at this link is
provisional, subject to change, and updated weekly. Facilities report data to their local health departments, which in-turn
report to IDPH, so lag time and discrepancies are to be expected.
• For county-level COVID-19 risk metrics, please visit: http://dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics.
• For information on Restore Illinois and Phase 4, please visit: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/restore.
• For a listing of COVID-19 testing sites in Illinois, please visit: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/testing. This is not a
comprehensive list of testing sites. Locations are continuously being added as information is provided. Some locations have
asked not to be named.
Please visit our website (www.fordcountyphd.org) and follow our Facebook and Twitter pages for additional COVID-19
information and resources. For general questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Hotline at
1(800) 889-3931 or send an email to: DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Hello,

As of 08/06/2020 there have been 256 confirmed cases and 16 probable cases of COVID-19 in Iroquois County.  There have been 6 new confirmed cases and 1 new probable case since our last update. Here is the information we can share about these new cases:

Confirmed Case 251: Female in her 60’s
Confirmed Case 252: Male in his 40’s
Confirmed Case 253: Male in his 30’s
Confirmed Case 254: Male in his 20’s
Confirmed Case 255: Male in his 30’s
Confirmed Case 256: Male in his 30’s

Probable Case 16: Female in her 40’s

Please find the attached Iroquois County COVID-19 update for August 6, 2020. Please reference the following explanation of probable cases:

“The probable cases that we will be reporting on the daily press release are individuals who have been tested and are found to have a positive test result by a local clinic using "rapid" tests that are not, at this time, IDPH approved tests. These are antigen tests, not molecular tests, and are not laboratory confirmed. Therefore, those individuals who test positive using rapid testing from this source, will be reported as a probable case. Please note that there are different rapid tests available from different sources. Some rapid tests are IDPH approved while some are not. If individuals chose to be tested at a clinic or physician’s office that is using a test that is not IDPH approved and the results are positive, that individual will be listed as a probable case and will be required to isolate per health department protocol. Their direct, known and identified contacts will be quarantined. We realize that there are numerous definitions of Probable Cases but ICPHD will use the Probable Cases category to identify the individuals who have tested positive using a rapid test, not yet approved by IDPH, as these positive results are not laboratory confirmed.”

If you have any questions or concerns please let me know, I would be happy to help.

Thank you, have a great day!

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police

District 10

WHAT:                 Three Unit Fatal Traffic Crash

WHERE:               Interstate 72 Eastbound at Milepost 150, Macon County

WHEN:                  August 5, 2020 at 9:14 p.m.

VEHICLE:            Unit 1- 2018 White International Truck Tractor Trailer Combination

                                Unit 2- 2016 White Volvo Truck Tractor Trailer Combination

                                Unit 3- 2018 Yellow Ford

DRIVER:               Unit 1- Shawn Morrison, 42-year-old male of Springfield, IL (Transported to

                                 a local area hospital with serious injuries)

                                Unit 2- Andrii Shvabskyi, 27-year-old male of Macomb, MI (Transported to                  

                                 a local area hospital with injuries)

                                Unit 3- Erik Ervin, 32-year-old male of Decatur IL (Deceased)

PRELIMINARY:  A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred:  Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on Interstate 72 at milepost 150.  Unit 2 was broken down on the right shoulder of Interstate 72 eastbound at milepost 150 with safety/caution triangles in place.  Unit 3 was stopped on the right side of Unit 2.  Unit 1 struck Unit 2 in the rear.  After being struck, Unit 2 struck Unit 3.  The roadway was closed for approximately 9 hours during the traffic investigation; all lanes reopened at 6:35 a.m.

CHARGES:            Failed to Yield to a Stationary Vehicle (Move Over Law, Scott’s Law) and Failure to Reduce         

                                 Speed to Avoid an Accident. 

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Ford County, IL - Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) is announcing eight new cases. Including today’s eight cases,
FCPHD has reported a total of 13 new cases this week. Of those, eight cases are associated with an outbreak at a long-term
care facility. Ford County has a total of 62 cases. Of those, 49 are confirmed cases and 13 are probable cases. There has been
one COVID-19 related death. These numbers are accurate as of the release time.
Public health officials continue to investigate and contact all individuals who may have had exposure to individuals that tested
positive for COVID-19. All close contacts are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor themselves for symptoms of
COVID-19. Both confirmed and probable cases are treated the same with regards to isolation and contact tracing. Federal
privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any further information. For more information about case definitions and criteria,
please visit: https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/case-definition/2020/.
FCPHD continues to encourage all residents to conduct preventive measures, including practicing three key steps (The 3 W’s):
wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear a face covering. COVID-19 appears to spread from person-to-person mainly
with close contact (less than 6 feet), but may also be spread by a surface that has the virus and then touching one’s mouth,
nose, or possibly one’s eyes. Illinois Department of Public Health states that the spread is through respiratory droplets
produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes.
COVID-19 in Illinois
• For zip code level information on confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, please visit IDPH Virtual map at:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid19-statistics. Please note, data will not be shown unless a zip code has six or
more confirmed cases. This is consistent with Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality of Health Statistics (77 Ill. Adm.
Code 1005). Ford County zip code areas 60957 and 60936 are being reported.
• For information on long term care facilities with cases of COVID-19 among residents and staff, please visit:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/long-term-care-facility-outbreaks-covid-19. Information provided at this link is
provisional, subject to change, and updated weekly. Facilities report data to their local health departments, which in-turn
report to IDPH, so lag time and discrepancies are to be expected.
• For county-level COVID-19 risk metrics, please visit: http://dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics.
• For information on Restore Illinois and Phase 4, please visit: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/restore.
• For a listing of COVID-19 testing sites in Illinois, please visit: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/testing. This is not a
comprehensive list of testing sites. Locations are continuously being added as information is provided. Some locations have
asked not to be named.
Please visit our website (www.fordcountyphd.org) and follow our Facebook and Twitter pages for additional COVID-19
information and resources. For general questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Hotline at
1(800) 889-3931 or send an email to: DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Hello,

As of 08/05/2020 there have been 250 confirmed cases and 15 probable cases of COVID-19 in Iroquois County.  There has been 1 new confirmed case and 3 new probable cases since our last update. Here is the information we can share about these new cases:

Confirmed Case 250: Female in her 20’s

Probable Case 13: Female in her 30’s
Probable Case 14: Male in his 20’s
Probable Case 15: Female in her 20’s

Please find the attached Iroquois County COVID-19 update for August 5, 2020. Please reference the following explanation of probable cases:

“The probable cases that we will be reporting on the daily press release are individuals who have been tested and are found to have a positive test result by a local clinic using "rapid" tests that are not, at this time, IDPH approved tests. These are antigen tests, not molecular tests, and are not laboratory confirmed. Therefore, those individuals who test positive using rapid testing from this source, will be reported as a probable case. Please note that there are different rapid tests available from different sources. Some rapid tests are IDPH approved while some are not. If individuals chose to be tested at a clinic or physician’s office that is using a test that is not IDPH approved and the results are positive, that individual will be listed as a probable case and will be required to isolate per health department protocol. Their direct, known and identified contacts will be quarantined. We realize that there are numerous definitions of Probable Cases but ICPHD will use the Probable Cases category to identify the individuals who have tested positive using a rapid test, not yet approved by IDPH, as these positive results are not laboratory confirmed.”

If you have any questions or concerns please let me know, I would be happy to help.

Thank you, have a great day!

Fire Call

Time: 3:31PM

Location: 714 W Orange Street (Hoopeston Marathon)

Details: HFD and HPD were dispatched to the above location for a gas spill.

Ford County, IL - Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) is announcing four new cases. The individuals include two
males in their 80’s, one female in her 30’s, and one male under age 20. Ford County has a total of 53 cases. Of those, 42 are
confirmed cases and 11 are probable cases. There has been one COVID-19 related death. These numbers are accurate as of the
release time.
Public health officials continue to investigate and contact all individuals who may have had exposure to individuals that tested
positive for COVID-19. All close contacts are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor themselves for symptoms of
COVID-19. Both confirmed and probable cases are treated the same with regards to isolation and contact tracing. Federal
privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any further information. For more information about case definitions and criteria,
please visit: https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/case-definition/2020/.
FCPHD continues to encourage all residents to conduct preventive measures, including practicing three key steps (The 3 W’s):
wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear a face covering. COVID-19 appears to spread from person-to-person mainly
with close contact (less than 6 feet), but may also be spread by a surface that has the virus and then touching one’s mouth,
nose, or possibly one’s eyes. Illinois Department of Public Health states that the spread is through respiratory droplets
produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes.
COVID-19 in Illinois
• For zip code level information on confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, please visit IDPH Virtual map at:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid19-statistics. Please note, data will not be shown unless a zip code has six or
more confirmed cases. This is consistent with Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality of Health Statistics (77 Ill. Adm.
Code 1005). Zip code areas 60957 and 60936 are being reported.
• For information on long term care facilities with cases of COVID-19 among residents and staff, please visit:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/long-term-care-facility-outbreaks-covid-19. Information provided at this link is
provisional, subject to change, and updated weekly. Facilities report data to their local health departments, which in-turn
report to IDPH, so lag time and discrepancies are to be expected.
• For county-level COVID-19 risk metrics, please visit: http://dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics.
• For information on Restore Illinois and Phase 4, please visit: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/restore.
• For a listing of COVID-19 testing sites in Illinois, please visit: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/testing. This is not a
comprehensive list of testing sites. Locations are continuously being added as information is provided. Some locations have
asked not to be named.
Please visit our website (www.fordcountyphd.org) and follow our Facebook and Twitter pages for additional COVID-19
information and resources. For general questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Hotline at
1(800) 889-3931 or send an email to: DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Good Afternoon,

12 new cases and 28 releases today brings our total of active cases to 31.  30 of the active cases are at home in isolation and we still have 1 hospitalized at this moment.   

Attachments

IDPH Update
VCHD Updated Graphic
 

Statistics

Vermilion county

We have received 13,292 total tests (13,095 negatives and 185 positives). 

For Vermilion County our overall positivity rate remains at 1.48%. 

Death Rate is 1.02%

Positivity Rate from 7/19 – 7/25 is 2.9%, which is up from 2.6% the previous week.   

New cases from 7/19 – 7/25:   69 per 100K, which is up from 42 per 100K the previous week and that is our WARNING section.  Anything over 50 NEW cases per 100K is above the stable level.     One thing to add is that only 2.2% of our new cases during this week were due to a cluster (groups).  We are still seeing community spread. 

For County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics

Regionally (Region 6) – a little bit of good news!  We decreased in both areas!

Positivity Rate:  on the test positivity 7 day rolling average – we went down to 6 days of positivity increases back to 3.1%.  We also decreased to 2 days of hospital admission increases. 

For Regional Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics

New/Helpful Guidance

CDC added some new metrics to their COVID Data Tracker on underlying health conditions.  Right now, looking at our county population of those 18 and older, 53.8% (about 31,586) fit into the underlying health conditions category (Chronic Kidney disease, COPD, Heart Disease, Diagnosed Diabetes, and or Obesity).    These are all considered to be risk factors for severe illness with COVID-19.  https://www.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#underlying-med-conditions

There is a lot of good information to look at cases, trends, etc. across the nation on this site as well.  More for your information if anything. 

Mobile Clinic Information Follow Up

It appears that the results from Tuesday, July 21st and possibly some of the other days were not able to be processed.   This is the message our Administrator put on Facebook today for all those who did not receive their results.  It’s very frustrating, even my own results were in this batch. 

We have received numerous calls from people who participated in one of the seven Mobile COVID-Testing Team clinics in Vermilion County two weeks ago, but who have not yet received their results.

It appears that a commercial lab in Pekin, which received swabs from the COVID-testing clinic at the health department on July 21, got overwhelmed and failed to properly test the majority (or all 118) of the samples collected at that clinic. Apparently, a number of samples received at that lab between July 12 and July 24 were not processed within the necessary window for proper testing.

The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends that individuals who have not yet received their results from July 12-24 contact a local hospital, local doctor’s office, Aunt Martha’s clinic, or the free state-run COVID-testing location at Marketplace Mall in Champaign to have another specimen collected.

We regret that some of the 967 people who participated in the Mobile COVID-Testing Team clinics in Vermilion County two weeks ago did not get conclusive results after waiting in line and undergoing the specimen-collection process.

People with concerns about the situation should call IDPH at 1-800-889-3931. The Vermilion County Health Department can be reached at 431-2662, ext. 243.

As always, I’m here for any questions or concerns you may have.  If there is anything else you would like to see, let me know as well. 

Melissa

Hello,

As of 08/03/2020 there have been 248 confirmed cases and 12 probable cases of COVID-19 in Iroquois County.  There have been 9 new confirmed cases and 1 new probable case since our last update. Here is the information we can share about these new cases:

Confirmed Case 240: Female in her 50’s

Confirmed Case 241: Male in his 50’s

Confirmed Case 242: Female in her 80’s

Confirmed Case 243: Female in her 80’s

Confirmed Case 244: Female in her 90’s

Confirmed Case 245: Male in his 60’s

Confirmed Case 246: Male in his 40’s

Confirmed Case 247: Male in his 20’s

Confirmed Case 248: Male under 20

Probable Case 12: Male under 20

Please find the attached Iroquois County COVID-19 update for August 3, 2020. Please reference the following explanation of probable cases:

“The probable cases that we will be reporting on the daily press release are individuals who have been tested and are found to have a positive test result by a local clinic using "rapid" tests that are not, at this time, IDPH approved tests. These are antigen tests, not molecular tests, and are not laboratory confirmed. Therefore, those individuals who test positive using rapid testing from this source, will be reported as a probable case. Please note that there are different rapid tests available from different sources. Some rapid tests are IDPH approved while some are not. If individuals chose to be tested at a clinic or physicians office that is using a test that is not IDPH approved and the results are positive, that individual will be listed as a probable case and will be required to isolate per health department protocol. Their direct, known and identified contacts will be quarantined. We realize that there are numerous definitions of Probable Cases but ICPHD will use the Probable Cases category to identify the individuals who have tested positive using a rapid test, not yet approved by IDPH, as these positive results are not laboratory confirmed.”

If you have any questions or concerns please let me know, I would be happy to help.

Thank you, have a great day!

ILLINOIS STATE TROOPER SQUAD CAR IS STRUCK WHILE INVESTIGATING A TRAFFIC CRASH

Motorist Arrested for Aggravated DUI and cited for “Scott’s Law” Violation

Chicago, IL- On August 2, 2020, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) District Chicago Troopers were on the scene of a jackknifed commercial motor vehicle traffic crash with lane closures on Interstate 94 northbound at 95th Street in Cook County.

During the initial traffic crash investigation, as a Trooper was seated inside of his fully marked stationary squad car with the emergency lights activated, his squad car was struck.  A 2000 Silver Honda, drove through the lane closures, failed to yield to authorized emergency vehicles, and sideswiped the driver’s side of the Trooper’s squad car.  The Trooper did not sustain any injuries. The driver of the Honda, who was identified as Shante T. Newson, 31-year-old female of Chicago, Illinois, was arrested for Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Driving Under the Influence and cited for a violation of Scott’s Law; other charges pending.  The Investigation is still open and ongoing.  No further information is available at this time. 

The ISP would like to remind the public of the requirements of Scott’s Law, otherwise known as the “Move Over” law. When approaching an emergency vehicle, or any vehicle with their hazard lights activated, drivers are required to slow down, and move over and change lanes if possible.

“Please avoid an unnecessary tragedy by making responsible choices when behind the wheel,” stated ISP District Chicago Captain, Angelo Mollo. “Emergency personnel risk their lives daily to protect others. We would like to remind the motoring public to please obey all traffic laws, including the “Move Over” (Scott’s) Law, in order to protect the lives of our Troopers, other first responders and all members of the public,” he concluded.

ISP FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police

District 15

WHAT:                      Two Unit Fatal Traffic Crash

WHERE:                   Interstate 94 westbound at milepost 21, Lake County

WHEN:                      August 2, 2020 at approximately 12:45 p.m.

VEHICLE:                Unit 1- 2020 White Toyota Camry

                                    Unit 2- 2013 Blue Honda CRV

DRIVER:                   Unit 1 – Rafael Perez, 25-year-old-male of Berkeley, IL (Transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries)

Unit 2 – Iryna Andrushchak, 43-year-old female of Chicago, IL (Transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries)

PASSENGERS:        Unit 1- 21-year-old male of Kewanee, IL. (Deceased – Pending investigation)

                                    Unit 1- Brenda Perez, 18-year-old female of Addison, IL. (Transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries)

Unit 2 - Volodymyr Andrushchak, 50-year-old male of Chicago, IL.

Unit 2 - 16-year-old female of Chicago, IL. (Transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries)

-MORE-

ADD ONE/FATAL CRASH

            PRELIMINARY:     A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling westbound on Interstate 94 at Milepost 21 in lanes one and two at a high rate of speed.  For an unknown reason, the Unit 1 vehicle lost control and struck the Unit 2 vehicle, which was traveling in the third lane.

The impact caused Unit 1 to overturn and roll several times before coming to rest on the left shoulder, while the Unit 2 vehicle came to rest in lanes two and three.  The Unit 1 driver was ejected and transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. A Unit 1 passenger was ejected and pronounced deceased on scene.  The additional Unit 1 passenger was entrapped, extricated and transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries. Two of the three occupants of Unit 2 were transported to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

                                                All westbound lanes were closed for the traffic crash investigation at approximately 1:42 p.m. and reopened at approximately 4:55 p.m. No further information is available at this time.

            CHARGES:               Pending further investigation.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Disobeying Police (city) H20-3406

Time: 1:08am

Location: 400 blk S 5th St

Arrested: Vicki Ford (F) (62) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the above location for the report of a domestic dispute.

Upon arrival, Ms. Ford refused to cooperate with officers. She was arrested and

taken to HPD to be processed. She was later released with a city citation and city

court date.

Battery (city) H20-3407

Time: 5:04am

Location: 300 blk W Main St

Complainant: 57 year old Hoopeston female

Arrested: Vicki Ford (F) (62) of Hoopeston

Details: After being release from HPD, Ms. Ford went to the complainant’s residence

and battered her. HPD arrested subject and brought her back to HPD to be

processed. Later she was released with a city citation and court date.

Trespassing(City) H20-3412

Time: 1:56PM

Location: 112 E Main St(112 Wine and Coffee Shop)

Arrested: Linsey M Warner(32)(F)of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers were dispatched to the above location for a disturbance. Ms.

Warner was located and transported to HPD for processing and later released

with a city notice to appear.

Criminal Damage to State Supported Property (2 counts)

Resisting Police Officers, Obstructing Justice, No Valid Driver’s License,

Time: 06:53 AM H20-3430 2020-5973

Location: 500 block West Main Street, South Alley,

Arrested: Hensley, Chase R. (M) (25) Homeless of Hoopeston

Details: Hoopeston Officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was being driven by the arrested person who was known to not to have driver’s license. Due to his action is what brought about the additional charges? Transported to PSB in Danville to await a bond hearing before a judge. Vehicle he was driving was towed by Knuth’s under the city PNT ordinance.

Traffic Accident (Hit and Run) H20-3442

Time: 10:01pm

Location: 3rd St/E Thompson Av

Unit #1: 2006 Dodge Pickup driven by Matthew Carter (37) (M) of St. Joseph

Unit #2: Pole owned by Frontier Communications

Details: HPD and HFD were dispatched to the area for a hit and run accident to a pole.

An investigation led officers to the arrest Mr. Carter. He was brought to HPD and

cited for:

Leaving Scene of Accident

Improper Lane Usage

Operating an Uninsured Vehicle

He was released with tickets and court date. No injures were reported.

Fire Call

Time: 2:25am

Location: 426 N Dixie Hwy, Heritage Health

Details: HFD responded to a fire alarm and concluded that it was a mechanical issue

that is being looked into.

Hit and Run Accident H20-3448

Time: 7:32am

Location: 6th St and E main St

Details: HPD officer responded to the above location where he observed the sign on the corner had been hit by an unknown vehicle.