Mendota sewer rates to rise
MENDOTA – Residents of Mendota will see an increase in their water bill soon. City Clerk Emily McConville said Monday that an up to $30 million rehab and repair of the sewage treatment plant over the next
Lane closures on I-80 near LaSalle-Peru in place through June
OTTAWA – Temporary lane closures are in place through early June on Interstate 80 between the Route 251 exit in Peru and the I-80 and Interstate 39 interchange near LaSalle. The Illinois Department of Transportation says
Peru Library asks community to participate in survey
PERU – The Peru Library is asking patrons to take part in a community survey. The library is asking those to share ideas, thoughts, and experiences concerning the library’s services and programs. Officials say the library
Mendota Fire equips ambulance with new extrication gear
MENDOTA – The Mendota Fire Department has purchased a new extrication tool for their ambulance to carry. The Amkus battery operated Combi-Tool will be carried on the ambulance as they are usually the first on the
Evacuations remain in place in Florida Panhandle as wildfires burn nearly 10,000 acres
Florida state officials said Sunday that two wildfires in the Florida panhandle have burned nearly 10,000 acres collectively. The Florida Forest Service said The Bertha Swamp Fire, which began in Gulf County, has spread to 8,000 acres
Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum scores season-high 54 points in 126-120 win against the Brooklyn Nets
The Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum dropped a season-high 54 points, shooting 16-of-30 from the field to lead the team to a 126-120 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Tatum tied Hall of Famer and Boston legend Larry Bird
Major League Baseball Lockout: MLBPA makes first proposal since cancelation; league claims offer ‘went backwards’
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association met for more than 90 minutes on Sunday, which included the MLBPA making a proposal, the first since MLB commissioner Rob Manfred canceled the first two series on the