City hires new police chief, officer

Students from Northbrook Middle School give a presentation on ‘Project Sidewalk’ to the Mendota City Council at the April 21 council meeting. (Reporter photo)

MENDOTA - There’s a new police chief in town after a swearing in ceremony made it official at the April 21 regular meeting of the Mendota City Council.

A. Bromenschenkel ends college hoops career

Mendota native and Purdue University Fort Wayne graduate student Amellia Bromenschenkel passes a Green Bay defender during the Horizon League Championship on March 11. The Mastodons didn’t win the league tournament, but they finished 27-9 and made it to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament Great 8 for the first time in program history. (Photo contributed)

MENDOTA – The Women’s National Invitation Tournament was bittersweet for Amellia Bromenschenkel.

Matthew J. Gambrel

MENDOTA – Matthew J. Gambrel, 54, of Mendota, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2025, at OSF Saint Paul Medical Center, his loving wife by his side.

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Matthew J. Gambrel

MENDOTA – Matthew J. Gambrel, 54, of Mendota, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2025, at OSF Saint Paul Medical Center, his loving wife by his side.

John M. Littlewood

La MOILLE – Burial of John M. Littlewood's ashes will take place at Greenfield Cemetery in La Moille at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, followed by a fellowship luncheon and sharing of remembrances at the Community United Methodist Church in La Moille.

Michael S. Kelly

EARLVILLE – Michael S. Kelly, 67, of Earlville, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, with his loving family by his side.

John M. Hasse

MENDOTA – John M. Hasse, 66, of Mendota, passed away April 11, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Betty J. Phalen

MENDOTA – Betty J. Phalen, 92, of Mendota, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota.