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  UNDATED –  Internal Revenue Service is warning of scam artists constantly trying to steal your money and your personal financial information, especially after the closing of tax season. The IRS says to, “Be on guard at all times and look out for others, particularly seniors and

  MENDOTA – Mendota School District #289 said farewell to their Superintendent and Director of Teaching and Learning as both individuals retire this summer. At Wednesday night’s school board meeting the board thanked Superintendent Dr. School and the Director of Teaching and

  STREATOR – Streator residents want action from the city on off-highway vehicles cruising around town. One resident expressed her concern at Wednesday night’s city council meeting, saying that the riders of these side-by-sides and four wheelers are a danger to the community. She

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed a male in his 70’s has died with COVID-19. This is the 304th individual in the county to have died with coronavirus. 20 new cases of COVID-19 were also reported throughout the county along with 101 new recovered cases. In total,

OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa announced that they’ll start funding establishments to provide live music in the streets. According to Commissioner Wayne A. Eichelkraut, Jr., in an effort to encourage residents and visitors to visit establishments in downtown Ottawa, the Special Events

  STREATOR – As the school year wraps up for Streator Township High School, board members reflected on the state of the district and past milestones of the establishment. Streator Township High School was rated commendable with a nearly 80% graduation rate in their annual report card