What’s your favorite “poverty meal” that you still eat, regardless of where you are financially
Your grocery bill keeps going up, so you may have to resort to what users on Reddit are referring to as “poverty meals”. Many said that they are in a better financial position, but that they still
Area communities awarded Illinois EPA Lead Service Line Grants
SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has announced grants to area communities to assist in taking a complete lead water service line inventory. The Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act requires cities in Illinois to
Injured bald eagle rescued from Starved Rock finds new home with the Illinois Raptor Center
DECATUR – An eagle rescued from Starved Rock State Park is now in possession of the Illinois Raptor Center, and officials there say the bird is adapting very well. Last week, conservation police along with
LP High School announces Illinois State Scholars
Photo provided by LaSalle-Peru Township High SchoolLASALLE-PERU — LaSalle-Peru Township High School principal Ingrid Cushing announced 22 students have been named Illinois State Scholars for the 2022-2023 school year. The full list of Illinois State Scholars from
10 frugal money saving tips that aren’t worth it
Are you a penny pincher with the inflation rates rising? Maybe you have tried some frugal ways to save money. Some users took to Reddit to see what frugal savings tips are not worth it, and some
Tacoma man causes explosion while siphoning gas
TACOMA, WA — A 30-year-old man in Tacoma, Washington had stolen a vehicle, however, it was low on gas. He stopped at a random home and tried to siphon gas from a vehicle parked there while smoking a
Illinois EPA invests in LaSalle water infrastructure project
LASALLE – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the issuance of water infrastructure loans to communities across the state, including an over $2 million dollar investment for the City of LaSalle. The city will use the
Funds not available to replace ambulance in Mendota, but department gains new equipment
MENDOTA – The LaSalle County Board voted to approve more American Rescue Plan Applications on Tuesday, but one agency didn’t get awarded the funds to replace an aging ambulance. According to a report last year commissioned by
Governor reminds taxpayers to take advantage of Earned Income Tax Credit
CHICAGO- With thousands of residents failing to take advantage of savings offered by the federal Earned Income Tax Credit and state Earned Income Credit each tax season, Governor Pritzker is reminding qualifying taxpayers to claim these valuable
Wear Red Day for American Heart Month
OTTAWA – National Wear Red Day is tomorrow, and the LaSalle County Health Department wants to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and help save lives. February is American Heart Month, a month to spread awareness about the