Illinois Ave. block party this weekend

MENDOTA – Residents looking to learn more about Mendota’s Illinois Avenue Beautification project can do so this weekend. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday the Illinois Avenue committee will be holding a free block party to

Spring Valley man pleads not guilty to murder charges

PRINCETON – A Spring Valley man accused of killing his girlfriend has pleaded not guilty at the Bureau County Courthouse on Monday. 37-year-old Eddie L. Mentgen is charged with first degree murder for his alleged involvement in

Death Near Grand Ridge Investigated

OTTAWA – The identity of the man found dead north of the Vermillion River has been released.  The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday night around seven to a call about a body between Leonore and Grand

Pet of the Week – Mos Cow

Mos Cow is a 5 year old bulldog mix who just recently became heart worm free and is now ready to find his forever family. He is good with older children and loves getting attention from all