Local Headlines

                                  MESQUITE, NV – A couple from Mendota is facing drug charges in Nevada. According to the Mesquite, Nevada police department, they say that on Wednesday, June 24th, they ...Read more

MENDOTA – Mendota High School announced on Tuesday plans for an outdoor graduation ceremony for the class of 2020. An outdoor ceremony is scheduled for 7 PM July 18th at the Mendota Trojan Athletic Stadium. They are planning to have graduates socially distanced and seated on the turf field ...Read more

PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Departments reported that a male in his 60’s is the latest COVID-19 related death in Bureau County on Tuesday. Hector Gomez, Health Department Administration encouraged residents to stay diligent in taking precautions, stating ...Read more

DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department on Tuesday recorded 9 new cases of COVID-19. That brings the total since the pandemic began to 574 cases. The Pine Acres Rehab and Living Center has had the most cases of the four long term care facilities with infections, showing 12 deaths and ...Read more

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department announced five additional positive cases of COVID-19 in the county. These individuals are females ranging in age from their 20’s to their 60’s, and a male in their 30’s. There have been 210 total cases since the start of the pandemic. ...Read more

DEKALB – Facebook announced on Tuesday that they will be building a 907,000 square foot facility south of the city of DeKalb to house the company’s 12th data center. They say the complex will use 100% renewable energy, will use 80% less water than the average data center, and, ...Read more