Mendota FFA earns 2021 state convention honors
MENDOTA - Members of the Mendota FFA chapter were recognized during the 93rd annual Illinois FFA State Convention, which was hosted in-person and virtually throughout the state over two weeks this summer.
Updated: 3 days ago
Exploring Starved Rock: The familiar and the unfamiliar
LA SALLE - The LaSalle Public Library will virtually host park historian and author, Mark Walczynski on Tuesday, June 22 at 6 p.m. for a unique program about Starved Rock State Park.
Updated: 3 days ago
COVID-19 vaccines available at LaSalle Co. Health Dept.
OTTAWA - The LaSalle County Health Department has announced that they have COVID-19 vaccines available at the health department in Ottawa.
Updated: 3 days ago
Kish to host virtual job fair June 23
MALTA - Local employers are inviting job seekers to take part in the Spring Into Success multi-employer virtual job fair hosted by the DeKalb Workforce Development Office through Kishwaukee College.
Updated: 3 days ago
MHS to hold public hearing regarding E-learning days
MENDOTA – A public hearing pertaining to the implementation of E-learning days in lieu of emergency days will be held on Monday, June 21 at 6 p.m. in the media center at Mendota High School.
Updated: 3 days ago
FEMA to offer COVID vaccine info at Mendota Farmers Market
MENDOTA - Community outreach staff with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be available at the Mendota Farmers Market on Saturday, June 19 from 8 a.m. to noon.
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Kish to offer summer registration events for prospective students
MALTA - Kishwaukee College will offer several virtual Registration Events throughout the summer for prospective students looking to enroll in fall classes.
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Mendota man facing felony charges
MENDOTA – A 22-year-old Mendota man was arrested on two felony charges at 9:55 am. June 13.
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Carl’s Quiz 6-9
The modern zipper, which was patented in 1917, was first used on what product?
Updated: 1 week ago
Block RICL: Private property rights again under attack in energy bill
MENDOTA - Block RICL leaders are sounding the alarm over language in Illinois’ controversial energy bill currently being negotiated in Springfield. Block RICL signs are appearing again and supporters are being called on to make their voices heard with Illinois lawmakers.
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Mendota H.S. scholarships and awards presented during 2021 graduation
MENDOTA – In addition to the scholarships and awards announced at the Mendota High School graduation ceremony on May 29, there were numerous other scholarship and special awards given to members of the Class of 2021.
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Holland & Sons earns Thunder Creek Equipment Premier Dealer status
PELLA, Iowa – Thunder Creek Equipment, the leading manufacturer of fuel, service and maintenance trailers for farming operations, has named Holland & Sons of Mendota as one of just 13 Thunder Creek Premier Dealers out of more than 125 total dealerships from across the United States.
Updated: 2 years ago
NCI Works partners presenting at Business Services Forum
OTTAWA - Partners of NCI Works, Illinois Department of Employment Security and BEST, Inc., will host a Business Services Forum on Wednesday, May 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Reddick Public Library in Ottawa.
Updated: 2 years ago
OSF Saint Paul receives national recognition for performance leadership
MENDOTA - OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in outcomes reflecting top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation.
Updated: 2 years ago
Free Elks Clinic for children Feb. 7
PERU - Mendota Elks 1212 and Oglesby Elks 2360 lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, Feb. 7.
Updated: 2 years ago
CHP celebrates renovation
MENDOTA – Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) hosted an inaugural open house to celebrate the renovation of their Mendota Community Health Center on April 19.
Updated: 4 years ago