MENDOTA – The unveiling of the plans for the next public art project from NCI Artworks was held in Mendota. Metal panels displaying a depiction of the former Union Depot will be installed on the Triple Service building adjacent to Illinois Avenue by 2022. New NCI Artworks
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MENDOTA – A special Mendota Council meeting will be held Thursday at 5:30 about potentially allowing bee keeping within the city limits. The matter was first brought forward by residents interested in having hives last month. According to 3rd Ward Alderman Jay Miller a bee keeping
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SPRINGFIELD – Winnebago county has been added to the USDA Secretarial natural disaster designation for drought conditions impacting the growing season, allowing producers to access emergency USDA loans as they recover. Winnebago joins Boone, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties,
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MENDOTA – A mural over 120’ long depicting part of the railroad history of North Central Illinois will be coming to Mendota. NCI ARTworks will be unveiling Monday the plans to install a depiction of the former railroad station on a building in the downtown area. The metal panels
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MENDOTA- Another opportunity to help save lives is coming to Mendota. An ImpactLife blood drive will be held Wednesday at the Mendota Civic Center from 8 AM – 1 PM. Masks and appointments are required, and donors can choose from a gift card or a performance pullover. They ask that
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Friday announced the approval of more than $131,400 in funding for nine historic preservation projects through the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund. Ottawa was awarded
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MARSEILLES – A cat which apparently had multiple zip-ties attached to its body and possible glue poured on its fur is recovering from what authorities say was torture. The Marseilles Police Department began investigating the animal cruelty after being called to the 600 block of Ryall
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle Coutny Sheriff’s Office expressed their gratitude to a K9 and his handler after taking alleged drugs and weapons off the streets of Marseilles during a search. According to LaSalle County Sheriff Adam Diss, a Marseilles Police Officer and his K-9 Tucker were
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OTTAWA – LaSalle County is experiencing a substantial transmission of COVID-19. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the LaSalle County Health Department, in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health, officials are recommending that all
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OGLESBY – If you’re planning on venturing to Starved Rock State Park this weekend, you may want to take a peek at the Visitor’s Center’s latest aquarium. The 350-gallon tank is currently hosting fish native to the Illinois River and its tributaries. Site Superintendent
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