The Mendota Reporter

07/06/2025

https://mendotareporter.com/stories/princeton-library-hosting-book-sale,103940?

PRINCETON – The Friends of the Princeton Public Library is hosting a summer book sale on Thursday, July 17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday, July 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St.

07/04/2025

https://mendotareporter.com/stories/summer-reading-begins-at-graves-hume,103937

MENDOTA – Join the Graves-Hume Public Library as it kicks off Week 1 of summer reading.

07/03/2025

https://mendotareporter.com/stories/mendota-elks-names-essay-winners-teen-of-year,103938?

07/03/2025

https://mendotareporter.com/stories/illinois-gov-pritzker-running-for-third-term-running-mate-not-announced,103942

CHICAGO – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he will continue the fight as a happy warrior as he seeks a third term as Illinois governor.

07/03/2025

https://mendotareporter.com/stories/illinois-gas-tax-increases-to-483-cent-per-gallon-as-of-july-1,103943

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois drivers face another gas tax hike as of July 1, despite already paying the nation's second-highest rates.

07/02/2025

Awesome news!!! One of the Illinois Valley's treasures. Got to keep them shining!!!!

Since 1863, the Red Covered Bridge has been a testament to history, craftsmanship, and community pride in Bureau County. But after a vehicle strike in late 2023, it’s stood silent. Now, that’s about to change.

Once Phase II design is approved, the project will move forward toward full rehabilitation and reopening. Get the details: https://idot.click/aq7

07/02/2025

https://amboynews.com/stories/its-not-worth-it,103182

At 7:55 p.m. Saturday, June 21, I became a retired travel baseball and softball umpire.

07/01/2025

A couple of days early...

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!!

Hopefully you had the opportunity to see the Mendota fireworks display on June 28!!!!!

07/01/2025

https://mendotareporter.com/stories/srccf-awards-grant-to-feed-his-children,103159?

OTTAWA – Feed His Children recently received a $1,500 community grant from the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation.

06/30/2025

https://mendotareporter.com/stories/mendota-historical-society-hosting-quilts-of-valor-program-july-12,103160?

MENDOTA – The Mendota Historical Society is pleased to announce a very special program that takes place in July. On Saturday, July 12 at 1 p.m., the Historical Society will welcome Terry Johnson, from Quilts of Valor.

06/29/2025

https://mendotareporter.com/stories/vacation-bible-school-administered-by-partnership-of-three-mendota-churches-returns-in-july,103151?

MENDOTA – Zion United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church partnered to bring back vacation bible school last year for the first time since COVID-19.

06/28/2025

https://mendotareporter.com/stories/electric-vehicles-signal-new-career-opportunities-for-ivcc-automotive-technology-students,103154?

OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees on June 17 accepted a $45,000 bid from Schimmer Chevrolet, Mendota, to furnish two used Chevrolet Bolts.