City of Mendota making preparations for COVID-19
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota and various departments are making plans to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday night the city council is expected to discuss an ordinance authorizing the mayor to declare a state of emergency
Illinois American Water establishes preparedness plan
STREATOR – Illinois American Water in Streator has established coronavirus preparedness plans. The utility company says they have initiated business continuity plans to help provide additional stability to operations that include water and wastewater services to customers’
Streator man in custody on alleged stolen gun and drug charges
STREATOR – A Streator man is charged with possession of purported crack-cocaine and possession of an alleged stolen firearm. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, 19-year-old Bobby C. Richardson Jr. was taken into custody
Fire at ConAgra Foods contained, no injuries reported
STREATOR – Manufacturing facility employees in Streator are safe after an industrial fire on Friday morning. According to the Streator Police Department, the fire originated in the roaster room of the manufacturing facility, ConAgra foods just after
Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled
UTICA – Utica has canceled their St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled for Saturday at 5 PM due to the ongoing health concerns.
LaSalle St. Patrick’s Parade Cancelled
LASALLE – The St. Patrick’s Parade in LaSalle has been canceled. According to Dan Burke, chairman and LaSalle Mayor Jeff Grove due to the ongoing health concerns the event scheduled for 1 PM Saturday will not be
IVCC taking precautions; Semester begins next week
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College is taking precautions to guard against coronavirus transmission and most instructors are prepared to offer instruction online if necessary, President Jerry Corcoran informed board members Thursday. The school will be monitoring
Cops 4 Cancer cancel March 28th event
LASALLE – The Cops 4 Cancer fundraising event known as Boobapalooza has been cancelled due to the ongoing health crisis. In a social media post they emphasize that they still are in need of donations, and hope
Mendota Little League Suspends Activities
MENDOTA – In an update sent to volunteers, parents and players, the Mendota Little League announced that due to the ongoing health concerns in the community they have suspended all activities until April 6th. This comes the
Streator EMS following protocols to avoid spreading illnesses
STREATOR – The Streator Fire Department and other emergency services are following health department protocols to avoid the spread of illness. Streator Fire Chief Gary Bird reported to city council on Thursday that dispatchers are asking callers