🌱 What new Mendota contracts are reporters trying to uncover?

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• What new Mendota contracts are reporters trying to uncover?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy and cold, with a high of 26 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Very cold with flurries, temps: high: 24, low: 0.
• Saturday: Frigid with snow, with a high of 6 and low of -10 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FOIA request sent to City of Mendota regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (illinoisvalleytimes.com) — Residents should know that a media outlet has filed a FOIA request seeking details on all new or amended Mendota city contracts from early 2025, especially for public works, technology, and consulting services. The Illinois Valley Times, working with a transparency-focused nonprofit, is asking the city to release these records electronically to support future reporting on how local government spends public money.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Holiday Band Concert
  Earlville Elem School Earlville, IL 60518
  6:30 pm

Friday December 12

• HS Boys Basketball vs Indian Creek
  Earlville Jr./Sr. High School , 415 W Union St , Earlville
  5:30 pm
• Star Union Spirits – Peru, IL
  Star Union Spirits , 300 5th St Suite 135 , Peru
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Tannenbaum Brunch — Hegeler Carus Mansion
  Hegeler Carus Foundation , 1307 7th St , La Salle
  2:00 pm
• The Nutcracker (Sat.) — Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra
  LaSalle-Peru Township High School , 541 Chartres St , La Salle
  4:00 pm
• IVSO Presents: The Nutcracker ft. Guest Conductor Tim Semanik | Saturday Performance
  LaSalle-Peru Township High School , 541 Chartres St , La Salle
  4:00 pm
• Celebration of Lights
  Rotary Park , 2837 E 5th Rd , La Salle
  5:00 pm
• HS Girls Basketball @ Polo Tournament
  Polo Community High School , 100 S Union Ave , Polo
  5:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• IVSO Presents: The Nutcracker ft. Guest Conductor Tim Semanik | Sunday Performance
  LaSalle-Peru Township High School , 541 Chartres St , La Salle
  3:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Secret Santa Shop
  Earlville CUSD 9 Earlville, IL 60518
• 8th Grade Boys JTC Tournament
  Newark Community High School , 413 Chicago Rd , Newark
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Uber Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Driver - Uber Technologies, Inc. in Mendota. Apply here.
• Buckle posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator in Peru. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mendota here.

🗞 Nearby News

Peru

• FOIA request sent to City of Peru regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (illinoisvalleytimes.com)
• LaSalle Peru Basketball and bowling earn wins: Wednesday's LaSalle News Tribune Sports Roundup (shawlocal.com)
• Give Yourself the Gift of Better Hearing with Wallace Center for Hearing (shawlocal.com)

Oglesby

• Illinois Agronomy Summit Brings Latest Innovations and Practical Solutions to Producers on February 5, 2025 (regionalmedianews.com)

Ottawa

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