Photos: Outdoor dining is back in Utica

Mill Street dining has started downtown Utica. The road will be closed to traffic until late October.
University of Illinois Extension offers free pressure canner testing to prevent food poisoning
University of Illinois Extension offers free pressure canner testing to prevent food poisoning
University of Illinois Extension offers free pressure canner testing to prevent food poisoning

The University of Illinois Extension will offer three free dial gauge pressure canner testing days to help ensure home canning process safety.
Homes at or under $200,000 in La Salle County, April 27-May 3
Mendota honors veterans at Memorial Day program May 25
Streator to replace aging bridges with $1 million federal grant

The $1 million funding from the “2025 Community Project Funding Request” will help the City of Streator replace the bridges starting in the fall of 2027, with an expected completion time of summer 2028.
U of I Extension hosts diabetes support group May 14

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a diabetes support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, in OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center’s conference room C, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota.
U of I Extension teaches safe canning techniques

The University of Illinois Extension will hold the Canning with Confidence program sessions for community members to learn about safe home food preservation.
Homes at or under $200,000 in La Salle County, April 27-May 3

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of La Salle County, here’s what sold for $200,000 or under in the past week.