farmdocDAILY launches webinar series to explore impact of COVID-19 on Midwestern agriculture
URBANA – University of Illinois agricultural economists is hosting a webinar series to discuss the impact of the coronavirus on agriculture in the Midwest.
Updated: 3 days ago
LaSalle Co. E-Recycling event canceled
OTTAWA - Due to the statewide order to stay at home, LaSalle County has canceled its E-Recycling event scheduled for March 28.
Updated: 3 days ago
Northern Illinois Seamless Roofing, Inc. receives sales award
MENDOTA - Northern Illinois Seamless Roofing, Inc. of Mendota received the 2019 “Greatest Sales Increase” award from Allen Consulting Group, Inc.
Updated: 4 days ago
Mendota Police Dept. cancels child safety seat check
MENDOTA - The Mendota Police Department’s Child Passenger Safety Set Check scheduled for Saturday, April 4 has been canceled.
Updated: 4 days ago
Carl’s Quiz 3-25
Which mammals are in the group known as the “seven sleepers”?
Updated: 4 days ago
IVCH, St. Margaret's accepting donations of masks and Personal Protective Equipment
PERU - Illinois Valley Community Hospital is working diligently to prepare for the possibility of treating a high number of COVID-19 patients. This includes making sure we have enough supplies on hand to meet the demand.
Updated: 4 days ago
Area church services canceled
MENDOTA - While Illinois is under a “shelter in place” restriction due to COVID-19, many area churches are reaching out in other ways during this difficult time.
Updated: 5 days ago
Mendota FFA Alumni & Supporters Draw Down canceled
MENDOTA - In accordance with Governor Pritzker’s order to close bars and restaurants and limit large gatherings through at least April 7, and in the interest of public health, the leadership of the Mendota FFA Alumni & Supporters have had to cancel the planned draw down fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, March 28 at the Mendota Elks Lodge 1212.
Updated: 5 days ago
School closures extended, sack lunch/breakfast continues for students
MENDOTA - In compliance with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “stay at home” order for the entire state of Illinois through April 7, Mendota High School will continue the school closure.
Updated: 5 days ago
MASS: Helping our older adults and disabled clients through these uncertain times
MENDOTA - The primary focus of Mendota Area Senior Services (MASS) is the health, safety and welfare of older adults, disabled clients and staff. In light of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, MASS is making several key changes in the way their services are provided.
Updated: 5 days ago
IVCH updates restrictions due to Coronavirus
PERU - As the number of coronavirus cases in Illinois continues to increase, Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru is restricting public access to its main building to just one entrance.
Updated: 5 days ago
LaSalle Co. resident tests positive for Coronavirus
OTTAWA – A LaSalle County resident has tested positive at the IDPH laboratory for coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Updated: 1 week ago
LaSalle Co. Primary Election results announced
LA SALLE COUNTY - In LaSalle County, voter turnout in the March 17 General Primary Election was 22.54 percent.
Updated: 1 week ago
Solo & ensemble results announced by MHS
MENDOTA - Mendota High School has announced the results of the IHSA 2020 Solo and Ensemble competition.
Updated: 1 week ago
MHS extends deadline for scholarship applications
MENDOTA - Mendota High School guidance counselor Rachel Tarr has announced that the scholarship application deadline is being extended to Wednesday, April 1 at 4 p.m.
Updated: 1 week ago
Greater Peoria Honor Flight cancels April & May flight dates
PEORIA - The Greater Peoria Honor Flight has canceled their April 28 and May 28 flights due to concern about COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Updated: 1 week ago
All driver services facilities in Illinois closed March 17-31
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announced on March 16 that all offices, including driver services facilities statewide, will be closed to the public due to the COVID-19 virus.
Updated: 1 week ago
IVCH restricting access
PERU - Effective immediately and until further notice, Illinois Valley Community Hospital is restricting access to its main building at 925 West St. in Peru.
Updated: 1 week ago
LaSalle County Health Dept. makes service adjustments
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and working to protect the public’s health.
Updated: 1 week ago
OSF limits visits, suspends some services
MENDOTA - To protect patients, family members, and staff from the spread of infectious conditions, OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota and Saint Elizabeth in Ottawa are postponing all volunteer services and asking the public to limit visits as a precautionary measure.
Updated: 1 week ago
St. Margaret’s puts ‘no visitor’ policy in place
SPRING VALLEY - Current statistics from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have identified 105 positive cases of COVID-19 in 15 counties in Illinois. Because of that, St. Margaret’s Hospital is adopting a no visitor policy to best protect all patients, staff, and visitors and slow down the spread of this disease.
Updated: 1 week 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: 11 months 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: 11 months 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: 1 year 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: 2 years ago
