Special Olympic State Bocce results
BLOOMINGTON – On June 9th Liz Roberson took home the gold medal in the Special Olympics State Bocce Tournament. 78 year-old Rosie Gebhart took home the bronze medal.
Mendota Varsity Bowling Trojans compete in national tournament
MENDOTA – The Mendota Varsity Trojan Bowling team recently competed at the Beaver Vu Bowl in Beavercreek, Ohio in the 2023 High School Bowling National Tournament. They placed 43rd in the nation out of 56 teams. Upcoming
This or that: deep thoughts about work
Be the best in the world at a skill or job of your choice but have no work-life balance or be mediocre at work and have a great work-life balance? Work an extra hour and get two
Mendota’s Prusator Retires After 19 Years as Superintendent
MENDOTA – Superintendent Jeff Prusator said goodbye Tuesday night after serving Mendota High School for 27 years. His career spanned three districts, including 19 years as Superintendent. After the school board meeting, a retirement reception was held
Free boating safety classes to be offered at Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
OTTAWA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will offer free safe boating classes at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. The classes are open to everyone age 11 and older. Students under age 16 should be accompanied
Looking back – 13 years after Streator Tornado
Looking back – 11 years after Streator Tornado STREATOR – It has been thirteen years since 17 people were injured and over 100 buildings damaged in Streator after a tornado struck the city around 9 PM on
Free boating safety classes to be offered at Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
OTTAWA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will offer free safe boating classes at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. The classes are open to everyone age 11 and older. Students under age 16 should be accompanied
Take precaution with tips to avoid tick exposure this season
OTTAWA — Illinois officials are urging residents to check themselves and their children carefully for ticks after spending time in wooded areas this spring. The Illinois Department of Public Health along with the LaSalle County Health Department
The Mendota YMCA will host soccer camp
MENDOTA, IL — The Mendota YMCA will host a soccer camp for kids ages 2-5 on Thursdays starting May 4th and running through June 1st. Cost of camp is $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Campers will
Illinois Valley YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day
PERU, IL — The Illinois Valley YMCA will host a Healthy Kids Day on April 29th from 9 AM until 1 PM. The event is open and free to the public. The first 100 kids will receive a