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Railroad Heritage Day held in Mendota

MENDOTA – Railroad Heritage Day returned to Mendota on June 14 at the Union Depot Railroad Museum, sponsored by the Mendota Historical Society.
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City Council OKs longer landing area for student drop-off at Northbrook School
MENDOTA – A new procedure for before- and after-school traffic at Northbrook Middle School received the Mendota City Council’s blessing at its June 16 regular meeting.
Compton to celebrate turning 150 on July 19
COMPTON – Every 25 years for as long as anyone can remember, Compton has had a celebration to honor the village and all of its residents, current and former.
Mendota fireworks show set for June 28
MENDOTA – Celebrate the 4th of July with food, fun and fireworks at the Mendota Fireworks Show on Saturday, June 28 at Lake Mendota.
The 2025-26 Illinois FFA State Officer Team was elected at the State FFA Convention on June 12. Left to right, are Natalie Pratt, president; Koben Tate, vice president; Ethan Bremmer, reporter; Kyle Bradshaw, secretary; Kaydance Wooton, treasurer; and Paige Sierens, sentinel. Pratt is a member of the Amboy FFA Chapter. (Photo contributed)
Amboy High School's Pratt chosen 2025-26 Illinois FFA state president
SPRINGFIELD – The 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention was held June 10-12 in Springfield.
2 die in crash near Compton
COMPTON – Two people died in a two-vehicle accident at 2:21 p.m. June 9 at the intersection of Route 251 and Chicago Road.
Garret Zinke
Mendota's Zinke is recipient of Taylor Scholarship
OGLESBY – Recent Illinois Valley Community College graduates Odin Klotz of Peru and Garret Zinke of Mendota will attend Northern Illinois University next fall on full-tuition scholarships from William and Dian Taylor of Winnetka.
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Mendota Quarterback Club makes big donation
MENDOTA – The Mendota Quarterback Club donated $25,000 to the Mendota High School football program at the Quarterback Club’s annual golf fundraising event on June 13 at the Mendota Golf Club.
Amboy's Leffelman chosen to play in Illinois Shrine football game on June 21
BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois are proud to present the 51st Annual Illinois High School Shrine Game, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Kickoff is at 11 a.m., with pregame festivities beginning at 10 a.m.
Illinois waterfowl blind drawings sites and schedule released for 2025 season
SPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters should mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl blind drawings at several public hunting areas in Illinois.
Obituaries
Obituaries
Sandra L. Stanford
MENDOTA – Sandra Lee "Sandy" Stanford, 81, of Mendota, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Douglas L. Sampo
LaMOILLE – Douglas Lee Sampo, 38, formerly of LaMoille, passed away May 23, 2025.
Frederick Burnette
MENDOTA – Frederick “Fred” Burnette, 92, of Mendota, peacefully passed away on April 27, 2025, at Allure in Mendota.
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‘It’ll be a memory forever’

MENDOTA – Throughout the year there are many national holidays focused on veterans thanking them for their service in the United States military.

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