Controversial SAFE-T act bail law put on hold by Illinois Supreme Court
SPRINGFIELD – The new law reforms that would have eliminated the longstanding practice of requiring cash bail for criminal defendants is on hold across the entire state of Illinois after a court ruling. The Illinois Supreme Court
Firefighters rescue animals that amazingly survived building fire
MENDOTA – The massive 5-alarm blaze in downtown Mendota that destroyed much of a block of Illinois Avenue on Thursday took the lives of many, but apparently not all of the animals in a pet store. Owner
Stage 212 welcomes in Noon Years Eve
LA SALLE — The Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Stage 212 performed twice today with visitors from the Paw Patrol, the Wizard of Oz, Scar and the Hyena’s, Ariel, Repunzel, Anna & Elsa. Along with special guest
January is human trafficking awareness month
CHICAGO – January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is partnering with The Power Project to train group home and residential care facility staff across Illinois on how
Buildings to be razed in Mendota after downtown fire
MENDOTA – At least four buildings are a total loss after a large fire in downtown Mendota Thursday night. Around 9 PM firefighters were called to the 700 block of Illlinois Ave for a fire that eventually
Fire in Mendota destroys most of downtown block
MENDOTA – Illinois Avenue in downtown Mendota was the scene of a 4th box alarm blaze Thursday night that heavily damaged a number of buildings and businesses. A pet store located in the 700 block was able
Fuel taxes set to rise in 2023
SPRINGFIELD – A six month delay passed by Illinois lawmakers in the adjustment of motor fuel taxes means that motorists across the state may feel more pain at the pump on January 1st. Beginning in 2023,
Gas prices make significant drop nationwide
CHICAGO – As the new year approaches, gas prices have fallen significantly, and the American Automobile Association says that’s a likely trend through next year. Since last month, gas prices have fallen nationwide due to increasing
Red Cross Blood Drive Mendota
Held at the Mendota Moose Family Center in Mendota from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment, please go to redcrossblood.org or call Lori at (815) 866.3582.
Two charged in Tri-DENT methamphetamine investigation
OTTAWA – Two people are facing drug charges after a Tri-DENT investigation into methamphetamine sales on Tuesday. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team say they took 33-year-old Jorge Esparza-Ortega of Ottawa and 35-year-old Maria L. Myers of