Mendota seeks $600K grant for major Lake Mendota Park upgrades
Mendota is applying for an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant, a program administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for improvements to Lake Mendota Park.
Mendota seeks $600K grant for major Lake Mendota Park upgrades

IVCC to host Day of the Dead tribute starting Sept. 26

Jason Stubler sworn in as La Salle’s new police chief
Stubler retired recently from the Naperville Police Department after 21 years’ service and replaces Chief Mike Smudzinski.
L-P’s JJ Raffelson, Hall’s Nick Sterling earn first wins: NewsTribune/BCR football notebook
L-P’s JJ Raffelson and Hall’s Nick Sterling earned their first coaching wins, Princeton had a week off and more in the NewsTribune/BCR football notebook.
Putnam County Library to host “Silly Squirrel” craft event for families
Participants will create playful paper squirrels holding 3-D acorns, perfect for celebrating the season. All materials will be provided.
N. 36th Road to close for bridge repair starting Sept. 22
The closure affects a section about a half-mile west of Illinois Route 251.
IVCC to host Day of the Dead tribute starting Sept. 26
A cultural tribute to departed loved ones will take shape in Illinois Valley Community College’s Main Campus and Ottawa Center lobbies as the college and its communities celebrate The Day of the Dead.
L-P’s JJ Raffelson, Hall’s Nick Sterling earn first wins: NewsTribune/BCR football notebook
L-P’s JJ Raffelson and Hall’s Nick Sterling earned their first coaching wins, Princeton had a week off and more in the NewsTribune/BCR football notebook.
IVCC to host Day of the Dead tribute starting Sept. 26
A cultural tribute to departed loved ones will take shape in Illinois Valley Community College’s Main Campus and Ottawa Center lobbies as the college and its communities celebrate The Day of the Dead.