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MENDOTA – Picnic tables were smashed and another public bathroom facility was destroyed by vandals in Mendota.   The Mendota Police Department is seeking the public’s help in obtaining any information on those involved.   The public bathroom located at Lake Kakusha had significant

MENDOTA – A pair of yield signs were added to the streets of Mendota after a brief traffic study prompted by a resident concerned about student pedestrian safety.   Fourth Ward Alderwoman Vicki Johnson proposed the signs for 5th Ave where it intersects 7th St.  The council also approved

MENDOTA – The public bathrooms at Strouss Park in Mendota, also known as Purple Park, are going to remain locked after damage was reported over the weekend.   At the City Council meeting Monday night the decision was made to lock the facilities after thousands of dollars worth of damage

BEECHER – A fire on Sunday leveled a historic church in a small community in Will County.   The Beecher Fire Protection District said the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, built in 1865, was a total loss.  Four minor injuries were reported.  Scenes in the church with actor Tom Hanks were

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is warning consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida or other natural disasters.  He has instructed his office to closely monitor title applications