10 uncommon things that should be normalized

As we enter 2023, embarrassment should be pushed aside and these uncommon things should become more normalized throughout society. 1.  Eating out alone.  Some are self-conscious about it, but treat yourself. 2.  Adult slumber parties.  Staying over,

Stage 212 to offer Children’s Theater Workshops

LASALLE — Stage 212 in LaSalle will be offering different workshops on the first Saturday of the month starting this weekend.  The workshop being held on January 7th will be an Intro to Theater instructed by Trisha

Software Engineer tries to replicate ‘Office Space’

A software engineer in Seattle created a project he dubbed the “Office Space Project” and tried to replicate the theft scheme from the movie.  He was skimming money from shipping costs for his employer.  He was able

Hero emerges from Buffalo Blizzard

A 27-year-old named Jay Withey in Buffalo, New York who had become a stranded motorist during the blizzard broke into a school to find shelter.  Breaking in wasn’t the only thing he did though.  He is being

Kinzinger ends sixth term; leaves Congress

  WASHINGTON – Representative Adam Kinzinger’s term ends at noon today, bringing to a close twelve years of representing north central Illinois in the 16th District. The Channahon Republican announced in 2021 he would retire and not

Top 10 Parks in North Central Illinois

  If you need an adventure right in your own back yard, North Central Illinois is filled with amazing views to take in, trails to hike, swings to swing on, and parks to visit for the day.

Mendota Fire Department thanks responding agencies

MENDOTA – The Mendota Fire Department thanked the responding agencies that arrived in the city to battle the devastating fire last week on Illinois Avenue. Sixteen fire departments, three ambulance services and numerous local and state agencies

Top 10 breakfast foods

Top 10 Best Breakfast Foods What is your go-to breakfast?  Maybe you need a new idea for breakfast, check out the top 10 breakfast foods. Pancakes Bacon Waffles Eggs Cereal Donuts Toast Fruit Sausage Muffins

Missing Mendota man found deceased

MENDOTA – A Mendota man who was reported missing last week was found deceased within a couple blocks of his residence. On Friday night authorities were notified that 65-year-old William Minder was missing. The Mendota Police Department