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 – 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 – Celebrate the 4th of July with food, fun and fireworks at the Mendota Fireworks Show on Saturday, June 28 at Lake Mendota.

SPRINGFIELD – The 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention was held June 10-12 in Springfield.

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.

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.

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.

SPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters should mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl blind drawings at several public hunting areas in Illinois.

CHILLICOTHE – Illinois 4-H members from seven counties gathered to showcase their focus and skill at the annual Summer Sizzle Shoot, held June 7 at the Chillicothe Sportsman’s Club.

LaMOILLE – Eric Walzer, 50, of LaMoille, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home.

MENDOTA – Thomas D. Bowne, 96, of Mendota, peacefully passed away June 19, 2025, at Allure in Mendota.

MENDOTA – Verla June Shaw, 95, of Mendota, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, with family at her side.