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
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union says it’s concerned about a report that the U.S. military is using high-altitude balloons to conduct surveillance tests in six Midwestern states. The Guardian reports that up to 25 balloons are being ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — More money is needed address the need for more affordable, permanent and stable homes for Illinois’ most vulnerable residents, even after the governor approved $200 million for the state’s affordable housing program, two Democratic lawmakers said. Sen. ...Read more
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