Hot and humid weather coming our way this week

UNDATED – Hot and humid conditions are back this week, as a warm front is expected to move across north central Illinois tonight. According to weatherology meteorologist Ray Miller, that will stop temperatures from falling too much during overnight hours,

Ottawa to plant more trees around city

  OTTAWA – Ottawa is planning to apply for a grant to plant more trees around the city. Commissioner of Public Improvements, Marla Rodriquez announced the agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments to apply for

Road closes for culvert replacement on Tuesday

NEWARK – East 30th Road in Mission Township will be closed for a culvert replacement on Tuesday. The project is located 1 3/4 mile south of IL Route 71. The work is expected to take three days

Mendota Man Airlifted After Saturday Crash

MENDOTA – A Mendota man was taken to a Rockford Hospital via helicopter after a two vehicle crash on Saturday.  Around 12:30 PM Mendota Fire and EMS were called to the intersection of 8th Avenue and 2nd

Hardy Hixtape Vol. 1

Hardy has come onto the scene recently with his debut single “Rednecker.”  His stamp has been all over country music though.  He wrote Blake Shelton’s number one hit this year “God’s Country,” as well as Blake’s new

Sealcoat Scammers Target DeKalb County

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is alerting citizens of a home repair scam in the area. According to authorities, last Thursday there was an incident involving driveway seal-coating by individuals who allegedly approached a victim