Firefighter injured battling pallet fire in Mendota

MENDOTA – One firefighter was injured and multiple departments were called to the scene around 6 PM after a large pile of pallets and a truck caught fire Monday night.   Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments

LaSalle County Sheriff Announces Retirement

OTTAWA – LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton announced his retirement Monday at the LaSalle County Board Meeting.   In an emotional statement, he thanked the county for their support over the years.   Templeton said his last

Possible Abduction in Peru Monday Morning

    PERU – A possible abduction occurred in Peru, Illinois Monday morning and authorities are seeking help from the public in locating a possible victim and those involved. Although early in the investigation, Peru Police Chief

Mendota FFA and members honored at State Convention

MENDOTA – The Mendota FFA chapter were recognized during the 93rd annual Illinois FFA State Convention, winning chapter and group honors. Jack Beetz was recognized for Diversified Crop Production Placement Proficiency in the state and received his