Death, fire investigations underway in rural Mendota; no foul play suspected

Authorities aren’t sure yet whether there’s a connection between the Wednesday discovery of a body in a Mendota home and the Thursday morning fire in the same residence. Both matters still are under investigation, however, foul play
Death, fire investigations underway in rural Mendota; no foul play suspected

Authorities aren’t sure yet whether there’s a connection between the Wednesday discovery of a body in a Mendota home and the Thursday morning fire in the same residence. Both matters still are under investigation, however, foul play
Photos: Firefighters respond to a structure fire near Mendota

Firefighters respond to a structure fire on North 43rd Road about a half mile west of the East First Road intersection on Thursday in Mendota.
New laws, rules impacting Illinois public health this year

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced a number of new laws and rules designed to strengthen the public health system went into effect on Jan. 1. One of those targets better follow up on lead testing
Rock Falls man charged in felony eluding cases will remain jailed in Whiteside County

A Rock Falls man accused of outrunning police twice will remain detained in the Whiteside County Jail after a judge ruled he poses too much of a risk to be released.
Northwest Illinois Economic Development offering entrepreneurial bootcamp
The “Build It Grow It” program will run from January to April 2025, with a series of several educational sessions touching on a range of business topics.
5 Things to Do: Sterling Municipal Band Concert, Rock River Theater Company performances in the Sauk Valley

Flock to the Rock, Stupor Bowl also on slate of things to do in the next few weeks.
La Salle County Health Department to supply free radon test kits to residents

The La Salle County Health Department is encouraging residents to test the radon level in their home.
La Salle County Health Department to supply free radon test kits to residents

The La Salle County Health Department is encouraging residents to test the radon level in their home.
Spring Valley man to stand trial March 24 for fraud, forgery

A Spring Valley man charged with trying to bilk a La Salle bank out of more than $17,000 will stand trial March 24 on two felonies.