“A Mendota Christmas” Outdoor Activities Postponed
MENDOTA – The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce is postponing all outdoor activities for “A Mendota Christmas”. In a release from the Mendota Chamber of Commerce, due to the rainy weather that is expected for tomorrow, all
Scam Callers Reported in Bureau County
PEORIA – The Better Business Bureau is reporting scams in the Peoria and Bureau County area. According to the BBB, many of the calls are “robocalls” or automated calls. The BBB says in robocall versions, an automated
Dec. 1st : World AIDS Day!
OTTAWA – World AIDS Day is Saturday December 1st. According to HIV.gov, the Federal theme for the 2018 observance is “Saving Lives through Leadership and Partnerships”. World AIDS Day serves as an opportunity for people worldwide to
Cold Deer Rescue at Lake Mendota
MENDOTA – Two deer found themselves trapped in Lake Mendota Thursday. The Mendota Fire Department were called to the lake around 4:30 p.m. after the animals had busted through the thin ice and were unable to free
LaSalle County Board Honors Clerk
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Board members honored county clerk Joann Carretto at their Thursday meeting. She first started working for the LaSalle County Clerks Office in October of 1978, becoming chief deputy clerk. Carretto was elected county
Cement Company Discussed Future Thursday Night
LASALLE – Representatives from Illinois Cement spoke to a full crowd Thursday night regarding potential limestone mining. The public hearing at LaSalle City Hall discussed the rezoning and obtaining special use permits in order to obtain enough