Mendota

Get Ready to Thrive in 2025 Holiday Edition is scheduled 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in Ottawa, Streator, Mendota and Peru.

The Mendota boys soccer team beat Columbia 2-1 in penalty kicks Friday in the Class 1A third-place game in Hoffman Estates.

Veterans Day ceremonies will take place Monday, Nov. 11, across La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

The Mendota boys soccer team lost 1-0 to U-High in a Class 1A state semifinal Thursday in Hoffman Estates.

A look at the Mendota, U-High, Columbia and Cristo Rey Jesuit boys soccer teams that will compete at the Class 1A state tournament this week.

Mendota juniors Isaac Diaz and Johan Cortez have played a key role in the Trojans' first state berth three years after their brothers, Yahir Diaz and Johnathan Cortez, had Mendota on the brink of state.

A La Salle man charged with the sexual assault of a 10-year-old was ordered detained Monday after being charged with cutting off his ankle bracelet and trying to flee.

A La Salle County grand jury convened and returned the following indictments.

If you live in Mendota, the city rate on next year’s property tax bill is probably going down. Will you pay less in taxes? Stay tuned.

OSF HealthCare will host two community blood drives in November with ImpactLife.

Here is a list of couples requesting a La Salle County marriage license from Oct. 1 through Oct 17.

The Mendota boys soccer team defeated Aurora Central Catholic 2-0 on Saturday to earn the first state berth in program history.

The Mendota soccer team punched their ticket to the State finals after shutting out Aurora Central Catholic 2-0 in the Class 1A Supersectional game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at Mendota High School. The Trojans will face Normal U-High in the State semifinals on Thursday at 7:15p.m. at Hoffman Estates High School.

The city of Mendota is among the “Powering the Holidays Program” grant recipients designed to support community-led holiday light events and celebrations

Fieldcrest's Caleb Krischel and Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber advanced to state in cross country along with IVCC basketball results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

A La Salle man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old was granted home confinement on Tuesday. Three days later, he was charged with cutting off his ankle bracelet and trying to flee.

For his October 2024 local business highlight, state Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, chose to highlight Ziggie’s Family Restaurant in Mendota. Fritts spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation.

Check trick-or-treat times for communities in and near La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

Cesar Casas scored a goal with less than a minute left to help the Mendota boys soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Peoria Christian in the Class 1A IVC Sectional championship Wednesday in Chillicothe.

Mendota police reported a person was stabbed Sunday morning in the 800 block of Indiana Avenue; but the victim is not cooperating and a suspect was released without charges.

The Princeton volleyball team won in postseason play and more volleyball results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Mendota Veterans Day program will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in downtown Veterans Park.

The La Salle-Peru boys cross country team qualified for sectionals and more cross country, football and swimming results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Mendota boys soccer team controlled possession from the start and scored four goals in the second half to beat Beardstown 5-0 in a Class 1A IVC Sectional semifinal Saturday.

The La Salle-Peru, Mendota and Fieldcrest football teams lost their season finales Friday.

A woman who narrowly avoided prison for a 2021 high-speed chase – an Earlville police officer was injured in the pursuit – admitted Friday to violating her probation. Jaquaya Roy could go to prison this time.

Sara Escatel stood out in her kindergarten class because she was the only Hispanic student. It would be five years before she encountered a teacher who spoke Spanish, and by then Escatel was on her way to her life’s work.

L-P's four state tennis entrants wrapped up their seasons Thursday along with volleyball results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the regular season finale matchups for the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Amboy co-op football teams.

The Mendota boys soccer team won its sixth regional championship in a row with a 6-0 victory over Princeton on Tuesday.

The La Salle-Peru volleyball team beat Rochelle to secure at least a share of the Interstate 8 Conference title, and more volleyball and swimming results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

A bridge repair near Black Bros. in Mendota will cost about $690,000. The city hopes to get some state help funding it.

According to Mendota police, Jonas W. Hobbs, 45, was injured when the pickup he was driving crashed through a guard rail at 12th Street and Augustine Avenue and ultimately came to rest on its driver’s side in a creek.

Hall senior Landen Plym placed 13th in the Class 1A state tournament and more golf, soccer, cross country, swimming and volleyball results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

A total of 166 students earned 200 degrees and certificates at Illinois Valley Community College in Summer 2024. Here is a listing of those graduates by their hometown.

Five NewsTribune area golfers made the cut at state along with soccer and football results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

Volleyball results around the area in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the Week 8 matchups for the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Amboy co-op football teams.

Spring Valley police anticipate charges will be brought against a rural property owner whose controlled burn led to a Sunday fire that required more than 30 companies to extinguish; but only ordinance violations are pending.

The Mendota boys soccer team won its regular-season finale and more soccer, volleyball, swimming and cross country results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

NCI ARTworks will host an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, for the NCI ARTworks Legacy artists.

The Henry-Senachwine volleyball team advanced to the Tri-County Conference Tournament semifinals with a win over Midland and more volleyball, cross country and tennis in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The IHSA recently released the seeds and pairings for the upcoming volleyball and boys soccer postseasons. Here’s a look at where all the teams in the NewsTribune area are headed.

The IVCC men's and women's cross country teams each placed top three in the Arrowhead Conference Meet along with other cross country, volleyball and soccer results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area through Week 6 of the 2024 season.

A look at the Week 7 matchups for the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Amboy co-op football teams.

The Mendota Museum and Historical Society will provide an opportunity for children to build their own working train whistle and then give it a try while riding the Gandy Dancer rail car.

Rochelle wins boys soccer, Dixon finishes first in boys, girls cross country. That and more in Wednesday's roundup.

The Mendota Police Department and Mendota High School have received multiple reports of a threat to the safety of the school over the past few days, the police department said in a community message Wednesday morning. They have so far been unfounded.

Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber won the Lowpoint-Washburn/Roanoke-Benson Invitational and more cross country, volleyball and soccer results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.