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North Utica police crack down on unbuckled drivers during Memorial Day travel

The North Utica Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the Memorial Day travel period.“Buckle up every trip, every time,” said Chief James Mandujano. “Seat belts save lives, and we are committed to keeping our roads safe.”Officers will conduct high-visibility enforcement day and night, focusing on seat belt violations. Motorists who fail to buckle up can expect to be stopped and ticketed.Illinois law requires all drivers and passengers to wear seat belts. While usage has increased to 93% in 2025, unrestrained fatalities remain a concern — especially at night.The “Click It or Ticket” initiative is funded with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. For more information on safe driving practices, visit ItsNotaGameIllinois.com.

North Utica police crack down on unbuckled drivers during Memorial Day travel

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North Utica police crack down on unbuckled drivers during Memorial Day travel

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The North Utica Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the Memorial Day travel period.

Jimmy John’s coming to Mendota by end of 2026

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Jimmy John’s coming to Mendota by end of 2026

Jimmy John’s will open its fifth location in the Illinois Valley in Mendota, with construction set to begin in late summer.Owner Art Riewaldt said he hopes to have the restaurant operational by the end of 2026. The location will feature parking accessible from all directions, a drive-thru, and about 1,500 square feet of commercial space for another business.“This project has been a long time coming and is frankly very overdue,” Riewaldt said. “Mendota, we’ve heard you. We’re sorry it took so long but we are all-in. We’ll be there as soon as we can.”Riewaldt and his company already operate Jimmy John’s locations in Peru, Spring Valley, Princeton, and Utica. The new location will be at 1209 Washington St., in Mendota. The Mendota restaurant will begin hiring crew positions this fall. Riewaldt said the company is looking for future managers to train during construction at the Peru location.“We are looking right now for our future leaders to join us and spend the construction phase working alongside upper management in Peru to master the art of perfect bread and fast, flawless sandwiches,” Riewaldt said. “Our existing managers have all been with the company for many years. We’re excited to show our new leaders why people like staying with us at JJ’s.”

Jimmy John’s coming to Mendota by end of 2026

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Jimmy John’s coming to Mendota by end of 2026

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Jimmy John’s coming to Mendota by end of 2026

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Jimmy John’s coming to Mendota by end of 2026

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NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: Fieldcrest’s Layten Gerdes

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