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Omicron Variant discovered in Illinois

CHICAGO – The first case of the COVID-19 Variant Omicron has been identified in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that a fully vaccinated and boosted Chicago resident tested positive for the disease. The individual did not require hospitalization. South

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IVCC extends tuition payment deadline

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has extended its tuition payment deadline out more than a month to allow students and parents more time to prepare for the spring semester. The deadline was extended from Dec. 8 to Jan. 12 – two days after the spring semester begins Monday, Jan.

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Mendota donates to NCI-Artworks

MENDOTA – The next big public art display in Mendota got one step closer to reality Monday night thanks to the Mendota City Council.   They voted in favor of donating $10,000 from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund to go towards the Railroad Depot mural that will be installed at the 800 block of

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Peru donates to TBM Avenger organization

PERU – The City of Peru made their yearly contribution to the TBM Reunion organization, the group responsible for the spring air show that features countless aircraft and the vintage Avengers, aircraft from World War II. The City Council on Tuesday approved giving them $100,000. The next

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Single vehicle crash injures two Sunday

MENDOTA – A single vehicle rollover crash with ejections seriously injured two LaSalle men Sunday night south of Mendota.  Around 9:15 PM authorities were called to Illinois 251 near North 39th Road for the crash, where according to LaSalle County Deputies, the vehicle traveling southbound

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