PERU – Alderman discussed future plans for a public pool at Monday night’s City Council meeting in Peru. City Engineer Eric Carls explained that the city will first be looking at the costs for a pool and then will be looking into a conceptual design. He explained that Phase 1 of the ...Read more
MENDOTA – Mendota’s police force will now have a deputy chief. Tyler Kent, a six year Mendota Police Officer, was appointed Deputy Chief at Mendota’s city council meeting Monday evening. Chief Greg Kellen appointed Kent and says he is the first deputy chief in Mendota’s 125th history. ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – The last day to participate in the online survey to give input for Spring Valley’s Comprehensive Plan is this Wednesday. This planning process will outline a vision and strategic framework for future development, redevelopment, and community building projects ...Read more
MENDOTA – OSF HealthCare donated $550.00 to Earlville High School in support of EHS athletic programs. The donation is from the proceeds from the sports physical clinic fundraiser that took place at Earlville High School on June 3rd. ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, will fight for reforms that put Illinois Valley homeowners first and ease the burden of property taxes as a member of a new Property Tax Relief Task Force. “I made a pledge to Illinois Valley families that I would fight every day for ...Read more
STREATOR – The 12 inch water main break located over the weekend was repaired last night in Streator. According to Illinois American Water, the main break was located near the Streator Dam in a creek bed, surrounded by vegetation, making it challenging to locate. Customers are being ...Read more
STREATOR – The 12-inch water main break located over the weekend was repaired last night in Streator. According to Illinois American Water spokeswoman Karen a Cotton, the main break was located near the Streator Dam in a creek bed, surrounded by vegetation, making it challenging to ...Read more
MENDOTA – The OSF King Care-A-Van, a mobile health center will at Dodge Park in downtown Earlville, IL, on Tuesday, August 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. Dietitian Molly Pyszka will be demonstrating how to make healthy salsa made with vegetables from the Community Garden at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul ...Read more
MENDOTA – The OSF King Care-A-Van, a mobile health center will at Dodge Park in downtown Earlville, IL, on Tuesday, August 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. Dietitian Molly Pyszka will be demonstrating how to make healthy salsa made with vegetables from the Community Garden at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul ...Read more
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Rapidly rising water levels in the Great Lakes are damaging shorelines and creating uncertainty for lakeshore residents. Duluth has dealt with three major storms on Lake Superior in less than two years, with the latest hitting last October. The city’s construction ...Read more
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