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Rural Mendota house destroyed by fire

MENDOTA – Fire totally destroyed a two-story house at 73 N. 43rd Road, Mendota, on Jan. 2.

Complete 18-hole disc golf course in Mendota to be finished this spring

MENDOTA – There have been disc golf baskets circulating the park at Lake Mendota for a few years.

First State Bank plans ag conference for Jan. 23

MENDOTA – First State Bank announces a special conference for area farmers. The 25th Annual First State Bank Ag Conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Mendota Civic Center.

Council renews health insurance

MENDOTA - The Mendota City Council acted on health insurance and heard the results of a traffic survey during its first regular meeting of the new year on Jan. 6.
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Jennifer J. Miller
MENDOTA – Jennifer Jayne Miller, 63, of Mendota, passed away on Dec. 23, 2024, at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, after a bravely fought battle with illness.
Eugene T. Chandler
AMBOY – Eugene T. Chandler, 76, of Amboy passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, after a brief illness.
Diane M. Musgrove
MENDOTA – Diane M. Musgrove, 78, of Mendota, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at her home.
Romona Schweiger
MENDOTA – Romona Schweiger, 87, of Mendota, a former long-time resident of Earlville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota.
Ann E. Brockwell-Althaus
AMBOY – Ann Elizabeth Brockwell-Althaus, 81, of Amboy, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehab in Shabbona.
Martin R. Jonsson Sr.
COMPTON – Martin R. Jonsson Sr., 59, of Compton, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at his home.
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Waterfowl hunting season underscores important role wetlands play in outdoor recreation economy

CHICAGO – Wetlands, like marshes and swamps, are a key part of Illinois’ natural landscape and serve as a critical rest stop for migrating ducks and geese.

MHS grapplers top 2 of 3 opponents

Mendota beat two of three opponents in the Kewanee Wrestling Quad on Jan. 4 at Kewanee.

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America’s Spam Scorecard

Your phone company can help you avoid wasting time and risking your money on spam callers.

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Nurturing This Trait Could Bolster Kids' Confidence

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