‘The dream is to win it’: Illinois Valley has high hopes entering Central Region Tournament

Princeton shows support for Mendota volleyball after loss of teammate

The Princeton volleyball team arrived wearing purple shirts in support of the Mendota school and community in the midst of their tragic loss of sophomore teammate Jeniah Francis, killed in a July 3 auto accident.

Mendota Major League baseball wins District 20, advances to state

The Mendota Major League baseball team won the District 20 championship Thursday.

Bureau County Property Transfers: June 16-30, 2026

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse:

Bureau County Property Transfers: June 1-15, 2026

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse:

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Madeline Piller on the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviewed Madeline Piller with the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce. They talked about the upcoming Sweet Corn Festival. The festival is Aug. 6-9, and features live music, a grand parade, a vendor and craft fair, 50/50 raffle, sweet corn, and more