Oglesby to increase pay for Ambulance employees
OGLESBY- The Oglesby City Council on Monday Night approved an increase to the pay for the employees of the Ambulance service. A 3% increase in pay yearly will be coming to the director of the service and
SURF Broadband coming to Mendota
MENDOTA – A new internet provider will be coming to Mendota that is capable of faster speeds than currently available. SURF Air Wireless LLC made a brief presentation Monday night at the Mendota City Council Meeting.
Mendota announces extended burn pit hours
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota will be having special burn pit drop off times for Christmas Trees after the holiday season. The burn pit will be open December 30th from 10 AM – 1 PM
Man accused of Ottawa homicide charged with solicitation of murder for hire
YORKVILLE – A man being held on charges related to a homicide in Ottawa last April is now facing new charges of solicitation of murder for hire. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office say that 30-year-old Michael S.
Holiday meals to be distributed in Mendota
MENDOTA – A holiday meal distribution will take place next week in Mendota. The First Presbyterian Church will be giving away complete meal kits on December 17th. No sign up is required, and availability will be on
Illinois DNR awards grant to expand LaSalle County off road park
MARSEILLES – Another grant has been given by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to expand a LaSalle County off-road park. It was announced Friday that a $350,000 grant was given to James W. Lowry, Jr for
Mendota Museum to celebrate 25th Anniversary
MENDOTA – The museum in Mendota devoted to area history and culture will be celebrating their 25th year. The Hume-Carnegie Museum, located in the old Mendota Library building build in 1904 with funds donated from philanthropist Andrew
Firefighter dies after floor collapses battling Rock Falls blaze
STERLING – A Sterling Firefighter has died after a floor collapsed battling a blaze in Rock Falls. Around 11 PM Friday a Box Alarm was sent out for a house fire in the 10000 block of
DNR reminds public about ATV use on canal trail
OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding those along the I&M Canal Trail that motorized vehicles like ATV’s and Side by Sides are not allowed. They note that operating an off road vehicle on
IVCC to offer a “Show & Enroll” event Wednesday
OTTAWA – Illinois Valley Community College will be offering a fast “Show & Enroll” event at their Ottawa Center Wednesday. Students will be able to apply, register, speak with a counselor and, if necessary, a financial aid