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Burglary in Mendota Still Unsolved

MENDOTA- A burglary at a restaurant in the 1600 block of 13th Ave last year in Mendota has authorities looking for help in identifying a suspect.   In surveillance footage released by the Mendota Police Department, a person can be seen breaking the door and entering the business.    They then

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Yednock Proposes Fossil Park

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Lance Yednock introduced legislation designating and protecting the former Lone Star Quarry as a site for individuals digging for fossils. House Bill 2789 would allow the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to section off part of the former quarry for

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OSF Promoting ‘Live Well Streator’

STREATOR – The Streator community can look forward to new high-tech wellness opportunities through Live Well Streator. Participants will have access to wellness workshops, online exercise trackers and more with the online platform powered by OSF HealthCare. Registration will be available

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Oglesby Fire Department Warn of Scam

OGLESBY- The Oglesby Fire Department warned the public of a phone scam on Monday.   They reported that residents have been receiving calls from someone claiming to be the Oglesby Fire Department and offering to check smoke detector batteries.  The caller also tries to accept donations over

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