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PERU – Alderman discussed future plans for a public pool at Monday night’s City Council meeting in Peru. City Engineer Eric Carls explained that the city will first be looking at the costs for a pool and then will be looking into a conceptual design. He explained that Phase 1 of the

MENDOTA – Mendota’s police force will now have a deputy chief. Tyler Kent, a six year Mendota Police Officer, was appointed Deputy Chief at Mendota’s city council meeting Monday evening. Chief Greg Kellen appointed Kent and says he is the first deputy chief in Mendota’s 125th history.

  SPRING VALLEY – The last day to participate in the online survey to give input for Spring Valley’s Comprehensive Plan is this Wednesday. This planning process will outline a vision and strategic framework for future development, redevelopment, and community building projects

  MENDOTA  – OSF HealthCare donated $550.00 to Earlville High School in support of EHS athletic programs.  The donation is from the proceeds from the sports physical clinic fundraiser that took place at Earlville High School on June 3rd.

  SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, will fight for reforms that put Illinois Valley homeowners first and ease the burden of property taxes as a member of a new Property Tax Relief Task Force. “I made a pledge to Illinois Valley families that I would fight every day for

STREATOR – The 12 inch water main break located over the weekend was repaired last night in Streator. According to Illinois American Water, the main break was located near the Streator Dam in a creek bed, surrounded by vegetation, making it challenging to locate. Customers are being

STREATOR – The 12-inch water main break located over the weekend was repaired last night in Streator. According to Illinois American Water spokeswoman Karen a Cotton, the main break was located near the Streator Dam in a creek bed, surrounded by vegetation, making it challenging to

MENDOTA – The OSF King Care-A-Van, a mobile health center will at Dodge Park in downtown Earlville, IL, on Tuesday, August 6 from 9 to 11 a.m.  Dietitian Molly Pyszka will be demonstrating how to make healthy salsa made with vegetables from the Community Garden at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul

MENDOTA – The OSF King Care-A-Van, a mobile health center will at Dodge Park in downtown Earlville, IL, on Tuesday, August 6 from 9 to 11 a.m.  Dietitian Molly Pyszka will be demonstrating how to make healthy salsa made with vegetables from the Community Garden at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul

MENDOTA- Shots were fired at an incident in downtown Mendota Sunday morning.    According to Mendota police around 2:20 AM they were called to the 700 block of Jefferson St for a report of shots fired.   Upon arrival they learned of two alleged suspects involved in the shooting who fled the