FFA Alumni Draw Down set to return next year
MENDOTA – A fundraiser for the Mendota FFA has been postponed until next year. The annual Draw Down will be held in March of 2023. Over the past 20 years the Mendota FFA Alumni & Supporters have
Peru Police Department honors teenage boys for heroic act
PERU – The city of Peru commended three teenagers for their work in helping to bring a woman to safety. At Peru’s city council meeting Deputy Sarah Raymond recalled the January 25 night when authorities were
Severe weather preparedness week kicks off in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – As part of the 2022 Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service have teamed up to produce a Severe Weather Preparedness Guide to help residents be better prepared
Airbnb announces they will provide free temporary housing for Ukrainian refugees
Airbnb said Monday it would provide free temporary housing to as many as 100,000 refugees leaving Ukraine. The announcement came shortly after the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said Monday that more than 500,000 refugees have
Multiple states, including California, Oregon, and Washington, to end school mask mandates
Students in California, Oregon and Washington will no longer be required to wear masks at school as part of new indoor mask policies all three states announced jointly on Monday. The three governors said in a joint
International Ice Hockey Federation bans Russian and Belarus teams due to Ukraine invasion
On Monday, the International Ice Hockey Federation (“IIHF”) announced that Russia and ally Belarus are banned from its events “until further notice” in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The ruling affects seven tournaments, including the men’s
Derek Jeter steps down as Miami Marlins’ CEO and shareholder
Miami Marlins CEO and shareholder Derek Jeter announced a surprise departure from the organization on Monday after 4 1/2 years. Jeter said in a statement: “Through hard work, trust and accountability, we transformed every aspect of the