How much would the gifts of the 12 Days of Christmas cost today?
According to PNC Bank, the answer this year is $45,523, up 10.5% from 2021. If you were to buy the items over and over each day like the song suggests, that’s 364 total gifts, and over $197,000.
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces partnership with the National Veterans Legal Services Program
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs has announced a new partnership with the National Veterans Legal Services Program to offer incomparable free access to legal representation for veterans and their families in appeals before
Spring Valley woman named next IVCC president
OGLESBY – Dr. Tracy Morris of Spring Valley is expected to be named Illinois Valley Community College’s 11th president by the board of trustees next week. A special meeting will be held to announce details of
Illinois Department of Human Services announces $5 million to expand shelter capacity
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services announced last week an additional $5 million is being invested to support the expansion of access to emergency housing shelters during the winter months. As the colder weather
Christmas dinner meal distribution Friday in Mendota
MENDOTA – The First Presbyterian Church Micro Pantry in Mendota will be holding their annual Christmas Dinner meal distribution this Friday from 5 PM until 7 PM or supplies are gone. The kits will include all
Poco a Poco Music Fest sets dates for 2023 series
STREATOR – Poco a Poco, the annual student-based music festival in Streator will be back for its 7th year this summer. Students and community members can officially set the date for June 10th through the 17th
Waltham Elementary School Trivia Night
The Parent Teacher Community Club (PTCC) for Waltham Elementary School will be hosting its annual trivia night on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 5:00 pm at Senica’s Oak Ridge in LaSalle. Tables are $100 for 6-10 players.
Man tries to shoot squirrel, shoots through neighbors window
A man in East Grand Forks, Minnesota was charged with recklessly handling a dangerous weapon, a misdemeanor, plus a felony count of discharging a firearm within a municipality. He’s facing up to two years in prison and
90-year old woman graduates from college
Joyce DeFauw, previously Joyce Viola Kane, enrolled in college in 1951 as a freshman at Northern Illinois University to study Home Economics. She met her future husband at church and after three and a half years in
What small hills are you willing to die on?
What hills are you willing to die on? How about these small ones that really don’t need to be debated, however some people will defend their side to the death. 1. Tiny and jumbo paper clips should