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Mendota Chamber of Commerce hosts Valentine’s Baby Contest

Accepting applicants through Jan. 30

January 08, 2026 at 6:00 pm CST

The Mendota City Council adopted Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, an ordinance authorizing the purchase of property at 200 N. U.S. 52 for $1.15 million with all contents. The city has long wrestled with a space crunch and decided the purchase was a more cost-effective option than new construction. — The Mendota Chamber of Commerce is having a Valentine’s Baby Contest. Residents can vote for their favorite baby up through noon on Valentine’s Day. (Tom Collins)

By Mathias Woerner

The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce is having a Valentine’s Baby Contest. Residents can vote for their favorite baby through noon on Valentine’s Day.

Kids who are 3 or younger as of Feb. 14 are eligible to enter. The deadline to submit a baby for consideration is Jan. 30.

To submit a baby in the contest, email a photo and information about them to bbiers@mendotachamber.com, or mail a 5x7 photo to P.O. Box 620, Mendota, IL 61342.

Include the baby’s full name, birthday, gender, parent names and phone number with the submission.

For information, call 815-539-6507.