Trojans close football regular season with loss to St. Bede
PERU – The Mendota Trojans wrapped up the regular season falling to St. Bede 33-15 in a contest marked by big plays from the Bruins. The Trojans had a slim lead at the half, 15-14, but touchdowns
Rev. Jesse Jackson to lead march in Peru seeking answers in Jelani Day investigation
PERU – The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the famed civil rights activist will be gathering with others in front of the Peru police station Tuesday asking for justice in the ongoing death investigation of a 25-year-old Black man
State Rep pens letter to Peru Police about Day investigation
PERU – A State Representative and Chairman of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus is asking the Peru Police Department to turn over Jelani Day’s case to the Illinois State Police. The letter by State Representative Kam Buckner
Request denied for Queen tribute band concert at City Park in Streator
STREATOR – Plans for a ticketed concert at the Plumb Pavilion bites the dust. Toni Pettit and Cinda Bond, organizers of Jammin’ at the Clock, asked for the city’s approval to have a Queen cover band
Mendota to move forward with Fire Department Study
MENDOTA – A third party will be brought in to help determine if the city of Mendota needs to upgrade their level of service for the Fire Department. The Mendota City Council voted Monday to move forward
‘Little Women’ this weekend at Mendota High School
MENDOTA – After a longer than planned intermission, students are back on the stage at Mendota High School with a set of weekend performances of the drama “Little Women”. Based on the classic novel by Louisa
Jammin at the Clock organizers ask for support on Plumb Pavilion concert proposal
STREATOR – Streator’s City Council could possibly approve a request from a resident to host a Queen cover band at the Plumb Pavilion. Toni Pettit and Cinda Bond, organizers for Jammin at the Clock have proposed to
Mendota Police Department seeking new uniforms
MENDOTA- The Mendota Police Department will be going forward with plans to get new uniforms. Chief Gregory Kellen said Monday that the current dress of polyester clothing have been in use about 30 years. The new uniforms
Get rid of your un-wanted pills with Live Well Streator’s drug take-back event
STREATOR – Clean out your medicine cabinet with Live Well Streator’s annual prescription drug take-back event. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a drive-thru disposal at Streator City Park to drop
IDOT unveils $1.2 Billion I-80 project
Graphic IDOTJOLIET – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced a six-year plan to rebuild Interstate 80 in Will County. The $1.2 billion project will replace more than 50-year-old infrastructure and create thousands of