Authorities advise this Thanksgiving: Buckle up and drive sober

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois are reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving holiday. The day before Thanksgiving, sometimes called Blackout Wednesday,

Mendota promotes officer to Sergeant

MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department promoted patrolman Zachary Urbanski to Sergeant at a ceremony Monday night. Sgt Urbanski joined the department in January of 2019. The Western Illinois University graduate also attended South Suburban Law Enforcement

Coroner and crime lab called to Mendota address

MENDOTA – The Mendota Police and other agencies are investigating an incident in the 300 block of 9th Ave Tuesday afternoon. The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services were called to the

Mendota city council votes to approve new TIF district

MENDOTA – A new Tax Increment Finance District that encompasses much of the Mendota business areas was voted on Monday night. The Mendota City Council voted to approve the district 7-0. Over 500 vacant and improved properties

Denver Broncos waive veteran running back Melvin Gordon

The Denver Broncos announced on Monday that they have waived veteran running back Melvin Gordon; if Gordon goes unclaimed on waivers, he will then become a free agent. Gordon has struggled to protect the ball throughout the

Thanksgiving travel tips

If you are traveling this Thanksgiving with food to your hosts home, be prepared and don’t spoil your hard work.  Here are the top 10 tips for transporting your food safely. Use rubber or silicone lids Use