Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly said on Monday a man with a baseball bat walked into his office in Fairfax, Virginia and asked for him before assaulting two members of his staff with a baseball bat. According to a statement released by the Democratic lawmaker: “This morning, an individual ...Read more
MENDOTA – The Mendota City Council Monday night approved the application for the first of three revolving loans for upgrades to the wastewater treatment facility. The $8.3 million loan will be for a new headworks building, with improvements for grit removal, flow measurement, and diversion ...Read more
MENDOTA – Mendota District 289 is hoping to get all kindergarten students prepared for the 2023-24 school year. Principal Stacy Kelly from Blackstone School gave a presentation Thursday at the District 289 School Board meeting about the drive-thru registration that was held last month, ...Read more
Police in Yuma, Arizona said two people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting on Saturday night. Yuma Police officers responded to a shooting in the 3800 block of S. J Edward Drive at around 10:54 p.m., where seven victims, all male, were found with gunshot wounds. Two of the ...Read more
Former NBCUniversal advertising executive Linda Yaccarino was just named as the new Twitter CEO, and is finally breaking her silence about her new job on the social media platform. Yaccarino tweeted in a message thanking Elon Musk for the opportunity: “Thank you @elonmusk! I’ve long been ...Read more
PRINCETON – The Princeton Fire Department commended a member of their department for going above and beyond the call of duty. In January, Fire Chaplain Scott Schmidt assisted those who were involved in a two vehicle crash on I-80. Both vehicles were from one household moving a family from ...Read more
OTTAWA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will offer free safe boating classes at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. The classes are open to everyone age 11 and older. Students under age 16 should be accompanied by an adult and pre-registration is required. Upon successful completion of the ...Read more
MENDOTA – A special night for parents to help families navigate the challenges of creating an Individualized Education Program, or IEP, will be coming to the Mendota 289 School District. On Thursday, May 18th from 5 PM – 6 PM in the Northbrook Middle School Gym, the presentation will ...Read more
DIMMICK – The bridge on North 33rd Road in Dimmick Township will be closed on Monday according to the LaSalle County Highway Department. The bridge is located between Meridian Road and East 1st Road. The work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, May 31st weather permitting. ...Read more
CHICAGO – Motorists are expected to benefit from stable pump prices this Mother’s Day weekend. According to the American Automobile Association, the lackluster movement of prices can be attributed to higher demand for gasoline but a lower cost for oil, canceling each other ...Read more
