Habitat for Humanity acquired the vacant lot at 1205 Jefferson St. following a bid to the Mendota City Council that was announced earlier this month.

The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner and auction Friday, March 27.

The I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Educational Trust provides scholarships to college students for the school year commencing in August.

As Market on Mill in Utica officially opened up for the summer this weekend, a group of local elementary school children put their entrepreneurship skills to the test on Saturday morning at the Lemonade Day Youth Market.

Dachshunds raced during the Doxie Derby on Saturday, May 2, 2026 next to the La Salle County Historical Society in Utica. The event was part of the Sip 'in' Snip Festival. Around a dozen dogs participated in the races. Proceeds from the event benefited Just Animals Shelter in Mazon.

PCJH Scholastic Bowl team wins regional at home on Wednesday, April 29. The Pumas advance to the sectional, hosted by Flanagan Grade School at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 4 with the winner to advance to state on Friday, May 8 in Peoria.

Road work on U.S. 34 between Mendota and Earlville began on Friday with daily lane closures expected through mid-July.

Sergeant Raymond Gatza was honored as “hero-grade” for what CentralSquare, a public sector safety and administration software company, called, ”Showing up with purpose, making an impact and lifting others along the way."

The Henry-Senachwine baseball and softball teams won, the Bureau Valley baseball team swept a doubleheader and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.