Stage 212 adds second additional performance of Steel Magnolia’s
LASALLE — Stage 212 has announced that they are adding a second additional performance due to high tickets sales for their winter show Steel Magnolias. Business Manager Natalie Smigel says “This is back to pre-pandemic sales”. The
What are the greatest video games of all time? Check out our list
What is the greatest video game of all time in your book? A recent poll of 2,000 adults compiled this top 20 list, do you agree with the placements? “FIFA” “Mario Kart” “Super Mario World” “Grand Theft
Serena man killed in single-vehicle crash
OTTAWA – A Serena man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Rutland Township on Wednesday. According to LaSalle County Coroner Richard Ploch, on Wednesday morning officers responded to a fatal single-vehicle crash near the intersection of
Flight attendant brings the calm to the flight
Recently a Delta flight attendant comforted a nervous woman on one of his flights from Charlotte to New York. She was terrified of flying, so he sat in the aisle and held her hand the whole flight
Woman sets off firework in restaurant
A woman in Winnipeg, Canada set off a firework in a restaurant to distract everyone so she could steal a pizza. She was successful and ran out the door and tried to hail a cab. She was
LP Cavalier Band announces first band competition at Howard Fellows Stadium
LASALLE — The LP Band Parents Association announced on Tuesday evening that they will be hosting their first Band Competition at Howard Fellows Stadium. The competition will be held on September 9th, 2023. More details will be
Gen Z-ers career aspirations
A recent study shows what Gen Z-ers between the ages of 18-29 want to do with their life when they “grow up”. Most prefer personal gratification over wealth, and many are behind the “quiet quitting” trend,
Illinois to educate SNAP households to prepare for USDA’s benefit reduction
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits will return to pre-pandemic levels beginning in March. Participants will see benefits reduced anywhere from $95 to $25 per
Boiler Explosion kills 6 in Mendota on this date in 1895
MENDOTA – Six men were killed and a half dozen more injured on this date 127 years ago in a boiler explosion in north central Illinois. The C. Henning & Sons Brewery located on Jefferson Street in
Peru PD looking for attempted ruse burglary suspects
PERU – The Peru Police Department is asking the public for information regarding an attempted ruse burglary. Just after 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, in the 2500 block of Rock Street, a male suspect attempted to gain access