La Salle County police reports: July 25, 2023

Here are the La Salle County police reports for Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
National Night Out set for Aug. 1 in Princeton’s Zearing Park

In recognition of America’s Night Out Against Crime, the Princeton Police Department will sponsor a community awareness event, in conjunction with the Princeton Park District, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1 in Princeton’s Zearing
Florida man leads police on high speed chase, compares it to video game

A 22-year-old Florida man was clocked at 120 mph on Interstate 75 last week. Police began a high speed chase with the man, who said that the chase felt like he was part of the video game
Illinois Valley theaters see boost from ‘Barbenheimer,’ sending a message to Hollywood, theater managers say

Fans in Ottawa, Streator and Peru streamed into their respective theaters in near pre-COVID numbers to see the debut of two major films, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” with the former coming away a clear favorite.
United Methodist rallies for 16-8 win, advances to finals

With the win, UMC advances to Thursday’s championship game at 6:30 pm against Malden Methodist. UMC would have to beat undefeatd Malden twice to take the title.
10 wine and cheese pairings

Wine and cheese pairings can be a delightful and complementary experience. Here are some classic and delicious wine and cheese combinations to try: Chardonnay with Brie: The buttery and slightly nutty flavors of Chardonnay complement the creamy
Write Team: June says what she feels

June looked up at me with sad eyes. Instead of talking, she stared at me, blinked and stuck out her lower lip. June expresses herself well without words too.
Brett Young shares his new song “Let Go Too Soon”

Brett Young has shared the new track “Let Go Too Soon,” from his upcoming album, Across The Sheets. Young posted a clip of the song’s accompanying lyric video on Instagram, calling it “one of my favorites on
Toby Keith to receive Icon Award at People’s Choice Country Awards

Blake Shelton will present country legend Toby Keith with the ‘Country Icon Award’ at the upcoming People’s Choice Country Awards. According to a press release, which calls Keith a “pioneer in country music and one of the
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ breaks records with $155 million U.S. opening

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie raked in $155 million domestically over the weekend, making it the highest U.S. opening ever for a film directed by a woman, beating the previous $153 million earned by Anna Boden’s Captain Marvel. Barbie also