MENDOTA- The teachers union and  District 289 failed to reach an agreement on Tuesday evening after a seven hour long negotiation that lasted until after midnight.  Parents were being notified that school will not be […]

SPRING VALLEY – A Tuesday afternoon combine fire in Bureau County was quickly extinguished.   According to the Spring Valley Fire Department they were called to 3450 E County Road for a field and equipment […]

MORRIS – A Grundy County Sheriff’s squad car was reportedly stolen Monday after a burglary.   The Morris Police Department say that they are investigating a purported residential burglary around 4AM at the residence of […]

  KERNAN – Begining Wednesday, County Highway 15 grade crossing over the BSF in Kernan will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for railroad maintenance. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes around […]

  STREATOR – Streator’s council is debating on whether to enforce the city’s fence code or amend it to allow up to a 6 foot high privacy fence in limited situations. According to City Engineer […]