Training for two future Mendota Police Officers underway
MENDOTA – Training is underway for two future Mendota Police Officers. Police Chief Greg Kellen was proud to announce that Zachary Urbanski of Spring Valley and Lucas Krammer of Princeton graduated South Suburban Law Enforcement Academy in
Click here for the long awaited Robert Mueller report
WASHINGTON – After almost two years, a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report is released. The 448 page report is said to include an account of how President Donald Trump attempted to seize control of
Lee County Residents Escape Thursday Morning Fire
AMBOY – Two residents of a home in rural Lee County Northeast of Amboy escaped injury Thursday morning after a fire heavily damaged their home. According to the Amboy Fire Department, they were called to the scene
Marseilles PD joins neighborhood watch app
MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Police Department joined a digital neighborhood watch program. “Neighbors by Ring” is an app where residents can get real-time crime and safety alerts from neighbors and law enforcement. According to Marseilles Police, they
Wage increase for non-union employees of Mendota in 2020
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota passed an ordinance to increase wages for non-union employees. Finance Chairman John Holland says all non-union employees will receive a 2 percent increase for the fiscal year 2020. Currently, minimum wage is
Know the difference between severe weather watches vs. warnings
PERU – Spring has sprung, which means severe weather season is fast approaching. During this time, thunderstorm, tornado, flood warnings and watches can be expected. According to the National Weather Service during a thunderstorm or tornado watch,
Free Tai Chi
Held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the IVCH Peru Mall Room next to JoAnn Fabric.
IVCC Hosts: “The Struggle is Real”
Illinois Valley Community College hosts “The Struggle is Real,” a panel discussion about failure from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 in Rooms CTC124-125. The free event features IVCC Dean of Learning Resources Dr.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Utica’s August Hill Winery
Find an egg and take it to an AHW associate to claim a prize. Each egg will have something special! One egg per customer. Available all day, 10am-8pm. Participants must be 21 or over.
Summer Road Construction to Cause Possible Delays
OTTAWA – Many area highways are going to be seeing construction crews once again this summer, with large resurfacing work planned over the next few months. IDOT announced that Illinois Route 251 from Shooting Park Road to