PERU – The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the members of the 2025 edition of its 40 Under Forty.
OGLESBY – Junior high competitors packed the leader board in all speed trials and captured several special category trophies at Illinois Valley Community College’s annual Edible Car Contest recently.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites across Illinois. Hosts are needed at Illini State Park and Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County.
MENDOTA – Races for mayor, alderman/trustee, township positions, school boards and library boards are among those to be decided when voters go to the polls for the April 1 consolidated election.
MENDOTA – The consolidated city governmental elections slated for April 1 feature a few intriguing races in Mendota.
MENDOTA - The Mendota City Council moved forward on several upcoming projects and took action on a grocery tax for the city during its March 17 regular council meeting.
SUBLETTE – The Sublette Fire Department always has a mission.
MENDOTA – The Mendota Historical Society (MHS) has announced the creation of a lifetime endowment fund in partnership with the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (SRCCF).
SPRINGFIELD – USDA recently unveiled a new strategy to slow the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), ease the rising cost of eggs and protect the U.S. poultry industry.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois state flag may be around a lot longer, it turns out.
MENDOTA – The Mendota YMCA is hopping into spring by hosting two Easter Egg Hunts this year.
OGLESBY – Young welders will compete for prizes on Saturday, March 29, during the annual Welding Competition presented by Illinois Valley Community College and the American Welding Society.
LaSALLE – Director Kevin J. Alleman has announced auditions for Stage 212's Summer 2025 production, “Legally Blonde,” the stage musical based on the popular film.
LaSALLE – The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation’s recent “Mardi Gras Carnivale” in LaSalle was a sell-out success.
MENDOTA – The American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley is pleased to announce Laura Muriello as the chapter’s new executive director.
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department responded to an activated alarm at 1501 S. 13th Ave., Mendota, at approximately 1:44 a.m. Feb. 28.
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees on Feb. 19 awarded tenure to five instructors, recognizing their contributions to teaching, research and community service.
MENDOTA – Learn diabetes prevention and management skills from University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, and OSF HealthCare Clinical Dietitian Jennifer Scully, RD LDN CDCES. Meet with your peers and share practical tips and advice with others who are living with diabetes.
OGLESBY – Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners invite you to a series of educational workshops this spring.
OGLESBY – Learn to safeguard your business from cyberattacks over lunch with a local technology expert, part of Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education and Business Services “Lunch and Learn” session.
CHICAGO – Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 9 and the American Red Cross reminds everyone to turn their clocks forward one hour and to test their smoke alarms.
MENDOTA – This time of year, Facebook newsfeeds will see many posts featuring photos of teachers and students winning awards.
MENDOTA - The Mendota City Council approved several requests and announced the acceptance of bids for two items at its March 3 regular meeting.
MENDOTA – Hopefully Dementia has stayed away from yourself and family members to the length of you only knowing the brief summary of what the brain disorder is.
MENDOTA – Nick Arteaga had thought about an idea.