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Apartment building fire in downtown Mendota

MENDOTA- A fire in downtown Mendota has called multiple area fire departments to the scene.  A call came in around 1:20 PM for the fire in a multi-story apartment building in the 800 Block of Main Street.   Multiple residents were home when the blaze broke out, causing thick black smoke to pour ...Read more

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One Book, One College program returns to IVCC

OGLESBY – Stephanie Land’s “Maid” is this year’s selection for Illinois Valley Community College’s One Book, One College, an initiative bringing together diverse populations to discuss, inform, and learn from a shared reading experience. “Maid” is the story of a young ...Read more

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Mendota Hydrant flushing set to begin Monday

MENDOTA – The City of Mendota will begin flushing water hydrants on August 22. Please drive carefully when you see City workers performing this maintenance. Hydrant flushing is a controlled action to ensure proper water flow in hydrants for firefighters, residents, and businesses. Hydrant ...Read more

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House uninhabitable after fire Sunday in Mendota

MENDOTA – A single story home in Mendota is uninhabitable after a smokey fire Sunday.  The Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments were called to the 900 Block of 5th Ave around 4 PM after a family member of the homeowner discovered the house filled with smoke. It took firefighters 30 ...Read more