MENDOTA – The city of Mendota will be having special burn pit drop off times for Christmas Trees after the holiday season. The burn pit will be open December 30th from 10 AM – 1 PM and January 8th from 10 AM – 1 PM
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YORKVILLE – A man being held on charges related to a homicide in Ottawa last April is now facing new charges of solicitation of murder for hire. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office say that 30-year-old Michael S. Swift allegedly made arrangements with an undercover officer to kill a
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MENDOTA – A holiday meal distribution will take place next week in Mendota. The First Presbyterian Church will be giving away complete meal kits on December 17th. No sign up is required, and availability will be on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Each box will have
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MARSEILLES – Another grant has been given by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to expand a LaSalle County off-road park. It was announced Friday that a $350,000 grant was given to James W. Lowry, Jr for the acquisition of 70 acres of an existing 180-acre off-highway-vehicle park.
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MENDOTA – The museum in Mendota devoted to area history and culture will be celebrating their 25th year. The Hume-Carnegie Museum, located in the old Mendota Library building build in 1904 with funds donated from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 PM, the
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STERLING – A Sterling Firefighter has died after a floor collapsed battling a blaze in Rock Falls. Around 11 PM Friday a Box Alarm was sent out for a house fire in the 10000 block of Ridge Road. While fighting the fire from inside, Lt. Garrett Ramos was reportedly seriously injured
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OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding those along the I&M Canal Trail that motorized vehicles like ATV’s and Side by Sides are not allowed. They note that operating an off road vehicle on public roads is a petty offense, driving on IDNR property is a
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OTTAWA – Illinois Valley Community College will be offering a fast “Show & Enroll” event at their Ottawa Center Wednesday. Students will be able to apply, register, speak with a counselor and, if necessary, a financial aid representative. Every enrollee will receive a $100
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OTTAWA – Illinois Valley Community College will be offering a fast “Show & Enroll” event at their Ottawa Center Wednesday. Students will be able to apply, register, speak with a counselor and, if necessary, a financial aid representative. Every enrollee will receive a $100
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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary Grace B. Hou announced that $300 million in new relief grants will be made available to child care providers across the state. The state is also extending a previous grant program by providing nearly $50
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