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MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department have acquired their second electric patrol bike, this one equipped with larger off road tires. They are similar to regular bikes but have full-electric power capability. The department was able to get both of the bikes thanks to donations from the

LASALLE – A fundraising event for Illinois Valley Animal Rescue was approved at Monday night’s LaSalle City Council Meeting. Representatives from multiple bars in LaSalle, such as Greg’s Dew Drop Inn, Borderline Bar, and Walt’s Tap, received approval for a “Paw Crawl” event to be

MENDOTA – Residents looking to learn more about Mendota’s Illinois Avenue Beautification project can do so this weekend. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday the Illinois Avenue committee will be holding a free block party to bring more awareness to residents on the streets potential. Mayor

SPRINGFIELD –  As a way to pay tribute to eight veteran brothers from Seatonville, State Senator Sue Rezin and State Representative Lance Yednock are hosting a ceremony to officially name a section of U.S. Route 6 in their honor. The eight brothers, Michael, Joseph, John, Lawrence,

OTTAWA – The identity of the man found dead north of the Vermillion River has been released.  The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office responded last night around seven to a call about a body between Leonore and Grand Ridge, and this afternoon  the LaSalle County Coroner says the body has been

PRINCETON – A Spring Valley man accused of killing his girlfriend has pleaded not guilty at the Bureau County Courthouse on Monday. 37-year-old Eddie L. Mentgen is charged with first degree murder for his alleged involvement in the April 5th homicide of Marissa Roberts. 28-year-old Roberts

BELLEVILLE  – With temperatures rising across the state, Illinois American Water is reminding customers to use water wisely. “From keeping hydrated to playing in water sprinklers, as well as running air conditioning and watering lawns, water plays an important role in warm-weather fun and

    STREATOR – The boil order has been lifted for the Streator District.   Friday evening, a boil order was issued due to water main breaks and the resulting loss of water pressure, and it affected the communities of Streator, Ancona, Dana, Kangley, Longpoint, Ransom and Reading.

  OTTAWA – Volunteers at OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and Center for Health – Streator were honored for their exceptional service.  A total of 347 volunteers contributed 33,970 hours of service this past last year, an amount that equals 16 full-time employees. The