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Streator Wendy’s to close

A Wendy’s spokesperson confirmed the news on behalf of the franchisee. Restaurant team members have been offered employment opportunities at nearby restaurants.

By Stephanie Jaquins, Shaw Local News Network correspondent

‘Spread your wings’

Kathy (Ott) Lawyer surprised her family by announcing she was signing up for the U.S. Navy. To no one's surprise, the Oglesby veteran became post commander at the Oglesby American Legion.

By Tom Collins

‘How blessed we are as Americans’

As the head of a very young Mendota family, Jason Donahue turned to Uncle Sam to put food on the table. He never regretted it.

By Tom Collins●

Photos: Logan Jr. High honors Veterans in Princeton

Students at Logan Jr. High School recognized local Veterans during a Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 in Pannebaker Gymnasium in Princeton.

By Scott Anderson●

Mendota schools launch bus tracking and safety app

The app’s beta rollout invitations were sent out via email at support@busright.com with “You’re Invited to BusRight” in the subject line. The email included a link to create a BusRight account.

By Kate Santillan●

Regional transportation meeting for Bureau, La Salle, Putnam counties set for Nov. 21

Region 3 will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Bureau Putnam Area Transit, 535 Elm Place, Princeton.

By Kate Santillan●

OSF HealthCare to hold health care navigation session Nov. 18 in Mendota

OSF HealthCare will host a “Get the Facts: Health Care Navigation and More” informative session for community members from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Graves-Hume Public Library, 1401 W. Main St., Mendota.

By Kate Santillan●