Mailboxes demolished after Mendota crash
MENDOTA – Two mailboxes in downtown Mendota were demolished after a crash Saturday night. The Mendota Police Department say around 10:20 PM both boxes located on Veterans Parkway adjacent to the park were struck by a motor
OSF St. Paul to host March blood drive Friday
MENDOTA – ImpactLife Regional Blood Center will hold a blood drive Friday at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota. Blood donations are often used to help treat patients with cancer, victims of trauma, and patients
OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center announces 2022 scholarship applications
PRINCETON – OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton is accepting applications for the 2022 health care scholarship awards. Three scholarships are available for students pursuing a career in health care. The OSF Saint Clare
OSF HeathCare Saint Elizabeth Announces DAISY Award Winner
OTTAWA – OSF Saint Elizabeth has announced their most recent Daisy Award Winner. Shannon Sibert is a registered nurse and works in the obstetrics unit at OSF Saint Elizabeth. She has been Mission Partner for over fifteen
Food service for students to return to IVCC campus
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will again have a full-time food service starting with the fall semester August 15. The IVCC Board approved a one-year contract with Arbor Management to provide full food service for
With the time change comes reminder to check your smoke detectors
OTTAWA – The American Red Cross is reminding residents nationwide that with the time change set for this weekend, that you should take the opportunity to test your smoke detectors. If they fail to respond after installation
“Radium Girls – A Conversation with Kate Moore” event coming soon
LASALLE – On Saturday The Daughters of the American Revolution – Fort du Rocher Chapter will virtually host New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Kate Moore, when she discusses her book, “The Radium Girls.” Kate
Mendota announces first day of burn pit operation
MENDOTA – The City of Mendota announced that the burn pit will resume operations for the year beginning April 2nd. The hours will be 10 AM until 1 PM. The city burn pit is located south
Area schools honored for FAFSA completion rates
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pritzker joined the Illinois Student Assistance Commission in commending high schools across the state that received a Recognition of Excellence designation for their efforts in supporting students and families through the financial aid process.
Mendota sewer rates to rise
MENDOTA – Residents of Mendota will see an increase in their water bill soon. City Clerk Emily McConville said Monday that an up to $30 million rehab and repair of the sewage treatment plant over the next