More gas price relief for drivers nationwide
CHICAGO – Drivers are benefiting from gas prices that are more than a dollar less than their peak in mid-June, according to the American Automobile Association. The national average is less than $4 at $3.87 cents
Jesse White Awards $3,000 in Construction Grants to Spring Valley Library
SPRING VALLEY – The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library in Spring Valley will be getting automatic entry doors thanks to a grant from State Librarian Jesse White. White announced that statewide nearly $900,000 will be awarded
Slough Bridge to close next week for inspection
PERU – The Slough Bridge will be closed for inspection starting this coming Sunday. According to the city of Peru, the bridge is expected to reopen at the end of the week, or when the inspection
LaSalle County Bar Association awards scholarship to Mendota graduate
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Bar Association has awarded a $500 scholarship to a Mendota High School graduate. Maya Martin, who recently started at Loyola University of Chicago, was honored by the organization. Martin is hoping
Mendota YMCA to partner with the Regional Office of Education to offer free memberships
MENDOTA – The Regional Office of Education #35 and the Mendota Area YMCA have established a partnership to create and promote educational programs for Mendota. Funds will be directed toward offering 30 free family or youth memberships
Fundraising efforts begin for Main Street fire families
MENDOTA – Those who wish to help the families displaced after the fire on Main Street in Mendota should consider donating to one of the funds set up to assist those in need. The Main Street Fire
Housing needed for former Main Street residents
MENDOTA – The residents displaced from the fire in downtown Mendota are facing a number of challenges, most importantly housing. The American Red Cross and The Salvation Army are assisting, but according to Mendota City Clerk Emily
Streator High School Township Board accepting applications for member
STREATOR – Streator Township High School Dist. 40 Board of Education is now accepting applications to be a board member. The appointee will serve from September 2022, until the next board election in April 2023.
East 1st Road in Hope Township closed for a week
Beginning Wednesday, East 1st Road in Hope Township between IL Route 18 and N. 1250th Road will be closed. The closure will be in effect for approximately 7 to 10 days. The project should be completed
City of LaSalle will have new garbage services next year
LASALLE – By next year, LaSalle residents will have a new waste disposal service. After feedback from the community, LaSalle’s City Council made official action on Monday by approving Lakeshore Recycling Services as their new garbage