TIF District proposed in Mendota
MENDOTA – A meeting to discuss a potential new Tax Incriment Finance District that encompasses much of the Mendota business areas was held Monday night. Over 500 vacant and improved properties are included in the project area.
Two thieves take a wrong turn into each other
Two thieves broke into a Ross Dress for Less store. Typically there is one getaway car, however, these two each had their own. In their hurry to leave the scene, they did not pay attention to where
Meriden rail crossing to close for repairs
MERIDEN – The BNSF rail crossing in Meriden Township at County Highway 10 will be closed for two days starting today for repairs. No detours will be posted. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes around
Lunar Eclipse Tuesday morning
CHICAGO – If the skies are clear, a dazzling lunar eclipse is set to entertain those getting up early across the Midwest. Around 3 AM the earths shadow will begin to slide across the moon, and at
Celebration of Lights turns ten years old; bigger than ever
LASALLE – The Celebration of Lights, the large Christmas light display that takes over Rotary Park in LaSalle each winter, is turning 10 years old and is bigger than ever. Over 400 displays are going to be
Vermillion Township bridge to close for repairs
LEONORE – A bridge in rural Vermillion Township north of Leonore will be closed for repairs beginning today. The bridge, on North 20th between East 950th Road and East 1050th Road will be under construction until
Election Day is Tuesday
PERU – Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th, so make plans to make your voice heard. Polls open at 6 AM statewide and will stay open through 7 PM. If you’re among those voting and you
State agencies remind residents to prepare for winter weather in November
SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging all Illinoisans to make safety a priority as winter returns to the state. To help Illinoisans prepare for the changing weather, IEMA and the NWS developed a Winter
Diabetes education specialist offers free diabetic programs in Ottawa
OTTAWA – OSF Medical Group – Family Medicine will be offering free one-hour diabetic programs hosted by Anne Lauterjung, certified diabetes care and education specialist, on Tuesday at noon at OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. Lauterjung
Blood drive coming to OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota on Friday
MENDOTA – A blood drive is coming to OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota on Friday. From noon to 5 PM in conference room C, ImpactLife will be collecting donations to assist in treating patients with