Yednock promotes new video campaign to market Illinois opioid helpline
OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is promoting a statewide video campaign by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), which will bring awareness to their new Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances. “In order
Mendota Students Back to School: Strike Over
MENDOTA- The strike will come to an end in Mendota as District 289 and the teachers resolved a battle over a new contract Friday night. The strike, which began on October 16th, kept children who attend Northbrook,
Rezin hosts high school students for annual Youth Advisory Council
MORRIS – Nearly 50 high school students from across the 38th Senate District participated in a unique, hands-on experience in public policy, state government, and leadership Oct. 24 during State Senator Sue Rezin’s annual Youth Advisory Council. “I’m
Mendota teachers meet with district, Friday
MENDOTA – Mendota teachers are meeting at 4 p.m., Friday in an attempt to settle labor disputes with District 289. The parties will been at Mendota High School.The Mendota District 289 School board met Thursday night for
Streator Business Trick-or-Treating this weekend
STREATOR – Streator’s downtown businesses will host their annual trick-or-treat event this weekend. Trick-or-treaters can roam the business district and stop by nearly 50 participating businesses for goodies on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Event coordinator
Marquette Academy Presents: “Exit The Body”
Marquette Academy proudly presents, “Exit The Body” by Fred Carmichael on November 1st & 2nd at 8:00pm in Bader Gymnasium. Marquette Academy students Nathan Schere (Lyle Rogers, Jeffery LaFleur (Vernon Cookley), Nick Graham (Phillip Smith), and Abbey
Grundy County Woman Killed in Crash
GARDNER – A crash between a tractor trailer and a passenger vehicle took the life of a Grundy County woman on Thursday evening. According to the Grundy County Coroner John W. Callahan 35-year-old Samantha M. Serena was
Arizona Crash Saves Lives of Pedestrians
PHOENIX- A close call captured by a red light camera in Arizona shows a car crash saving the lives of pedestrians.
October School Board Meeting During Strike Featured Vocal Public
MENDOTA – The Mendota District 289 School board met last night for their monthly meeting, and although current negotiations with the striking teachers was not on the agenda, members of the community did speak out on how
LaSalle County Sheriff shares safe Halloween tips
OTTAWA – With Halloween coming up the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office shared tips on how to make sure your child visits a safe area when Trick or Treating. According to Sheriff Thomas Templeton there are 225 registered