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Ottawa 11-Year-Old All-Stars open 2-0 at state tournament

District 20's two remaining Little League all-star teams – Ottawa's 10- and 11-year-old all-stars – both opened play in Illinois' state tournaments over the weekend.

IVCC trustee establishes $10,000 scholarship for veterans

Illinois Valley Community College trustee William F. Hunt has established an endowed scholarship to support veterans pursuing education at the college.

IVCC tuition due Wednesday

Students must pay tuition or arrange a payment plan by Wednesday to keep their fall classes.

Sweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Ruby Bielema

Ruby Bielema will represent the Mendota BPW in the 79th Annual Sweet Corn Queen Festival pageant.

Sweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Addisyn Jones

Addisyn Jones will represent the Mendota YMCA in the 79th Annual Sweet Corn Queen Pageant.