Ottawa in agreement with NCAT and IVCH on emergency transportation
OTTAWA – North Central Area Transit is partnering with the city of Ottawa and Illinois Valley Community Hospital for emergency evacuation transportation. At Tuesday night’s Ottawa City Council meeting, a resolution was passed to authorize an
Stop and Yield signs approved for streets in Mendota
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota approved of adding traffic safety signs along 3rd Avenue. According to Alderman Jim Fitzpatrick the Mendota Police Department performed a study on several intersections and recommended stop and yield signs on 3rd
Del Monte closes second plant in Minnesota
MINNESOTA – Del Monte Foods is reportedly closing another facility in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. According to media outlets, on Tuesday the company notified the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development that it plans to permanently shut
Yednock measure to include labor movement history in firefighter training signed by Governor
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, passed a new law that updates current firefighter training policy to cover the history and impact of the labor movement. Yednock worked with the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
Man faces battery charges for altercation in Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY – Multiple agencies were called Monday afternoon in Spring Valley for a man who allegedly physically assaulted his neighbors and police officers. According to the Spring Valley Police Department, they were called to the
Del Monte to Close Mendota Plant
MENDOTA – Del Monte Foods will be announcing on Tuesday plans to close the Mendota Plant by spring of 2020. The 431 acre facility on the East side of Mendota has been a part of the community
Peru Police Property Plans Presented
PERU – Councilmen discussed the proposed Peru police building at Monday night’s city council meeting. Representatives from Basalay, Cary & Alstadt, Architects in Ottawa and MWL Architects explained that they were finalizing pre-design plans for the proposed building.
Northbrook School Welcomes 5th Graders
MENDOTA- Going from one school building to another can be challenging, but the Northbrook Student Council came up with a way to bridge that gap for Mendota 5th graders. Principal Paula Daley said the students enjoyed games,