August Hill Winery wins Governor’s Cup Trophy, 17 medals at 2026 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition

Sweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Leah Stamberger

Leah Stamberger has been chosen to represent Mendota Rotary Club in this year’s pageant.

First steps for farmland owners program set for August in Princeton

University of Illinois Extension and Bureau County Farm Bureau will host a workshop for people who recently inherited farmland or became landowners without farming experience.

August Hill Winery wins Governor’s Cup Trophy, 17 medals at 2026 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition

Overall, August Hill Winery and Illinois Sparkling Co. received four double gold medals, four gold medals, six silver medals, and three bronze medals.

Streator City Council to discuss short-term rentals, bridge project

The Streator City Council will meet this week to discuss proposed rules for short-term rentals, a bridge reconstruction project and a property purchase.

Plead first, get drug court later

La Salle County's drug court was by no means failing, but court officials wanted a way to limit the number of candidates who flunk drug tests or re-offend. One approach is to get tough.