New Officer to join Mendota’s ranks
MENDOTA- The Mendota Police Department welcomed a new addition to the department. Abram Yucus was sworn in after Monday’s City Council Meeting. Yucus will be finishing his training over the next few months, after which he
Senica Square Project looking dim
OGLESBY – Most residents in Oglesby that filed out a survey involving the proposed Senica Square project were against moving forward with plans. At Monday night’s city council meeting Comissioner James Curran went over the results of
Man dead after falling from canyon at Starved Rock State Park
OGLESBY – A man fell to his death at Starved Rock State Park Monday, according to officials. Illinois Conservation Police confirmed that a 26-year-old man allegedly attempted to commit suicide at Wildcat Canyon, falling 100 ft to
Pike County residents bring home most bobcats in 2019-2020 season
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Bobcat Season ended with a harvest of over 300 bobcats. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the 306 total harvest is the same as during the 2018-2019 season. Half of all
2020 Census starts this month
UNDATED – Households will begin receiving official 2020 Census Bureau mail March 12 through the 20th. Contribution to the census can help communities get their proper funding and support. By April 1st, every home will receive an
State law enforcement form coalition to fight against efforts to end cash bail
SPRINGFIELD – State law enforcement organizations are joining forces to oppose efforts of the General Assembly to end cash bail. According to officials, there has been a renewed push in the General Assembly to follow other states
Mendota 4th of July Fireworks
Listen in to Walls 102, Q Hit Music, and WGLC on Saturday July 11th from 5 pm to 7 pm for a special live broadcast at Mendota’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration!
Fourth case of Coronavirus spouse of third case
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health confirms that a fourth Illinois patient has tested positive for COVID-19. According to officials, the individual is a woman in her 70s
Princeton promotes tree planting program
PRINCETON – The city of Princeton is inviting residents to take advantage of a tree-planting program. You can beautify the city and help the environment by planting a city-approved tree and be reimbursed for it. Mayor Joe
Person in Washington state first in US to die from new virus
Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS