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Photos: Mendota reconstructs Sidewalks for ADA compliance

Crews remove the sidewalk at the corner of Jefferson and Main Street on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 in Mendota. The City of Mendota is reconstructing sidewalks to comply with ADA accessibility. The project includes 2,100 square feet of sidewalk, 184 feet of curb and gutter, asphalt patching and other miscellaneous improvements.

Photos: Utica and Oglesby firefighters called for rescue at Matthiessen State Park

Utica and Oglesby firefighters and paramedics were called to Matthiessen State Park for a 16-year old male who fell approximately 30 feet in the area of Cedar Point overlook on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 in Oglesby. Utica and Oglesby Fire and EMS responded to the park just before 1p.m. The victim from Elmhurst, fell down part of an embankment near the Cedar Point area in the park. Rescuers transported him to the Matthiessen shelter using a six-wheeler and then transferred him by ambulance to OSF St. Elizabeth Peru. The patient suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

By Scott Anderson

Photos: Erie-Prophetstown vs Princeton Week 9 football

Erie-Prophetstown and Princeton finished their regular football seasons Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Photos by Jessie Ottens -Shaw Local News Network

Photos: Plank Road phase 1 construction nearing completion in Peru

Crews from Advanced Asphalt paved the final coat of asphalt on Plank Road on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 in Peru. The first of three phases of Plank Road construction has been completed. The temporary stoplights have been removed from the construction zone. The project involved a new turn lane, wider lanes in both directions, curb and gutter, and addition of a recreation trail. Future plans are to reconstruct the road all the way to Interstate 80.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: St. Bede volleyball stuns Henry-Senachwine in thrilling upset

St. Bede upset Henry-Senachwine in three sets 18-25, 25-21, 25-29 on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at Henry-Senachwine High School.

Photos: Crews pave Illinois Route 251 between Mendota and Peru

Crews with Advanced Asphalt Illinois Route 251 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 near the intersection of North 39th Road just south of Mendota. Resurfacing work consists of patching and resurfacing, which is expected to be completed in mid-November. The work zone stretches from the BNSF railroad bridge south of Mendota to just north of Interstate 80 in Peru. The construction will continue into the spring with earth work. Motorists are asked to drive with caution through the construction zone. The Route 251 work between Mendota and Peru will lead to daily lane closures controlled by flaggers.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: L-P shuts out Streator 3-0 in Class 2A Regional semifinal boys soccer

L-P shut out Streator 3-0 during the Class 2A Regional semifinal game on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at Ottawa High School. L-P will play for the Regional title at Ottawa High School on Saturday at 11a.m.

By Scott Anderson●