Sewer work planned for Illinois Ave. in Mendota
MENDOTA – Infrastructure work is being planned for Illinois Avenue in Mendota. At Monday night’s city council meeting, Alderman Bill Hunt reported that sewer work will be done in addition to Illinois Avenue’s beautification project. The city
Parking Fee Exemption Holding Up Starved Rock Bills Passage
MORRIS – State Senator Sue Rezin continues to push for a bill that would allow the Department of Natural Resources to charge for parking at Starved Rock State Park. Sen Rezin said Monday that she’ll reach out
Earth Day Cleanup Scheduled for Peru
PERU – Peru City Council members listened to an Earth Day presentation at Monday night’s meeting. Crystal Dean addressed the council to discuss the details of her Earth Day Peru, Illinois City Cleanup, which will take place
Warrant issued for suspect in a strong arm robbery in Mendota
MENDOTA – Police Chief Greg Kellen announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect involved in a strong arm robbery in Mendota. The search for 51-year-old Earl E. Ratliff of Freeport is underway after
Bureau County implements intergovernmental agreement for animal control
PRINCETON – Cities in Bureau County will now have the opportunity to work with the county’s animal control office to regulate strays. The Bureau County Board approved of an intergovernmental agreement that would provide animal control services including
Possible monthly recycling fee for Paw Paw
PAW PAW – Recyclables picked up from Paw Paw have been reported 65 percent contaminated with food refuse. According to Republic Services Waste Disposal, China is no longer accepting any foreign recyclables and garbage. Republic Services is requesting a
Solar projects in Mendota win statewide lottery
MENDOTA – Solar Projects in Mendota were included in the local list of winners in a state lottery for renewable energy credits. According to the Illinois Power Agency, two Mendota based solar projects of 112 were chosen for
Women in Technology breaking the binary
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Women in Technology is a force to be reckoned with for those looking to pursue jobs in the industry. The recently established program strives to give ladies the opportunity to be exposed to
Driver involved in fatal Earlville crash identified
EARLVILLE – The driver of a vehicle that was killed in a roll-over accident in Earlville has been identified. According to LaSalle County Coroner William Wujek, 29-year-old Ryan T. Boston of Earlville was killed in a single
Spring Snowstorm Dumps Inches Across North Central Illinois
CHICAGO – North central Illinois was hit with an untimely mid-April snowfall on Sunday. Upwards of 7 inches of snow fell during in the early morning into evening, accompanied by strong winds throughout the day. The rain