MENDOTA – A presentation on Native Pollinators and the plants they are attracted to will be offered free of charge by Master Gardeners from Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties University of Illinois Extension at 6 p.m. Monday, May 6, at Graves-Hume Public Library in Mendota.

MENDOTA – A 16-year-old Mendota boy was killed in a one-vehicle traffic accident at 7:50 p.m. April 18.

MENDOTA—The City of Mendota is asking all residents and commuters to Mendota to complete a survey that will help to identify local housing conditions and needs.

SPRINGFIELD – Residents of 11 Illinois counties can dispose of unwanted agrichemicals for free this year through the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s (IDOA) agricultural pesticide “Clean Sweep” program.

SPRINGFIELD – House Bill 5011, introduced by State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) passed the House floor with a unanimous vote of 108-0.

MENDOTA – The Mendota High School District 280 Board of Education moved forward on several buildings and grounds maintenance projects at its April 15 regular meeting.

MENDOTA — Mendota residents and nearby community members are encouraged to safely dispose of unwanted and expired prescription drugs with an upcoming event.

SPRINGFIELD – Expect to see a lot of noisy, two-inch flying cicadas in Illinois this May. But don’t worry. 

MENDOTA – Graves-Hume Public Library has revamped some of its spring programs for the youth.

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College recognized Thomas J. McCormack Scholars and other academic honorees at its annual Student Academic Awards Ceremony April 3. 

PERU – The highly anticipated Carus Summer Science Camp returns for its 22nd year, promising an engaging and educational experience for young minds.

OGLESBY – Jill Wohrley of Mendota is the winner of Illinois Valley Community College’s Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Memorial Award for Support Staff Distinguished Service.

BLOOMINGTON – The first week of April was cold, windy and wet but the start to planting season is still on the radar for Illinois farmers.

MENDOTA – Lake Kakusha became a little richer on Sunday, April 14.

MENDOTA – The Mendota City Council increased the number of video gaming licenses allowed in the city and approved several ordinances and requests at its April 15 regular meeting.

MENDOTA – Have you always wanted to add fresh herbs to your landscape, but were curious about their care and use?

MENDOTA – Nick Arteaga had thought about an idea.

PERU – OSF HealthCare is thrilled to announce the opening of a new OSF Medical Group – Obstetrics & Gynecology office in the Illinois Valley.

MENDOTA – Michelle Christ became Starved Rock Wood Products’ chief financial officer in April 2022 to further her 15-year career in manufacturing.

MENDOTA – OSF HealthCare will host two community blood drives in January with ImpactLife.

PEORIA – Several area community representatives attended a press conference on Dec. 7 in Peoria announcing the designation and funding in regard to the Peoria to Chicago passenger rail project.

MENDOTA – A man was found deceased in the restroom at the Shell gas station in Mendota on Dec. 26.

MENDOTA – The annual Graves-Hume Public Library Christmas Program was a major hit as over 40 families attended and were able to create memories.

OGLESBY – A $15 million tax levy adopted by the Illinois Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees on Dec. 14 will result in a slight decrease in the tax rate.

SPRINGFIELD – As states continue to expand educational opportunities around the country, Illinois’ only school choice program has come to an end.