Mendota Elementary teachers approve an “intent to strike”
MENDOTA – The Mendota Education Association took an “intent to strike” vote on Thursday. According to officials, the vote was met with a 97% approval of the membership. If a deal is not reached by October 16,
Local 4-H volunteers inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes 4-H volunteers for exemplary service. This year, 80 new members were inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame during a celebration Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Illinois State
IVCC Ag Day
The Illinois Valley Community College agriculture program, in partnership with Case IH and University of Illinois Extension, will conduct a field day at the campus farm along the west side of Orlando Smith Road from 10 a.m.
Fish kill discovered in streams near Triumph
TRIUMPH – Property owners in rural LaSalle County near Triumph have begun discovering a number of dead fish in area streams on Thursday. A few dead fish could be spotted from bridges in and around Ophir
Bison at Buffalo Rock State Park dies
OTTAWA – The matriarch American bison at Buffalo State Park has passed away. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, on Thursday, Holly the bison, was euthanized due to a serious illness. Holly was born
Truck, Wire stolen from Com-Ed facility
MENDOTA – A bucket truck and an undisclosed amount of copper wire was reported stolen early Friday morning in Mendota. According to the Mendota Police Department they were called around 7 AM to the Com-Ed facility
Spring Valley Grade School Bus Involved in Crash
SPRING VALLEY – A bus with 32 students on board and a vehicle collided in Spring Valley this morning, but no injuries were reported. According to the Spring Valley Police Department they were called to the intersection