Illinois Valley News
Mendota welcomes new firefighter, paramedic
Jennifer Stampfler was sworn in as a firefighter and paramedic at a ceremony held before the Mendota City Council.
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1mOttawa UCC offers free community lunch Sunday
The meal is open to anyone in the community. No registration required.
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2mBureau County Health Department board member retires after 32 years
The Bureau County Health Department board of health recently announced the retirement of board member Louis R. Lukancic, M.D.
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4mHall High School principal’s list, 2nd semester 2025-26
Hall High School in Spring Valley announced its principal’s list for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year, recognizing students for academic excellence.
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4mMore DUIs? La Salle County headed to a one-third increase
Statistically, drunk-driving is headed for a 30% increase this year. But is the increase because DUIs are surging or because recent years had been artificially low? Police and lawyers weigh in.
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2mStreator to present tornado recovery, consider emergency declaration Wednesday
Streator City Council will meet Wednesday night to vote on a variety of different items while addressing the public with a presentation about last week’s tornado and recovery efforts going forward.