Yednock Streamlining of Veteran ID Cards Becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD – legislation supported by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa making it easier for current and former men and women of our armed forces to obtain ID’s signifying they are veterans was signed into law. “It is

No injuries in DePue house fire

DEPUE – No injuries were reported in a house fire with occupants in Depue on Thursday. According to Depue Fire Chief Steven Rauh, they were called shortly before 2 p.m. for a call of a fire reported

Dana, Longpoint, Ancona under boil order

STREATOR – The village of Dana, Longpoint and Ancona are under a boil order, according to Illinois American Water. The community’s distribution system experienced a drop in water pressure below 20psi threshold. Streator’s fire department says a

Electronic recycling event in Mendota this weekend

MENDOTA – LaSalle County’s electronic recycling event will be at the Mendota Civic Center on Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. A $25 per item fee will be collected for all televisions and monitors. Accepted items include

Sewer repairs begin in Spring Valley

SPRING VALLEY –  Sewer repairs in Spring Valley begin on Thursday. The Illinois Department of Transportation will repair the sewer line on U.S Route 6 after patchwork is completed for the resurfacing project. The city approved a contractor

Grand Marshall Announced for Sweet Corn Festival Parade

MENDOTA- The board of directors of the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival announced Wednesday the Grand Marshall of the Sweet Corn Festival Parade.   This year the person with honor will be Roberta Friedlein.  She retired this year

Skydiver knocked out in midair collision in Ottawa

  OTTAWA –  Emergency crews and authorities responded to a mid air skydiving collision at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Tuesday. According to a spokesperson for Skydive Chicago, just before noon a licensed skydiver was knocked unconscious in