Mendota YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day
MENDOTA, IL — The Mendota YMCA will host a Healthy Kids Day on Saturday April 29th from 10 AM until 1 PM. The event is free and open to the public. There will be opportunities for kids
Small Italian town prohibits selfies
PORTOFINO, ITALY — The mayor of Portofino has claimed that tourists are responsible for ‘anarchic chaos’ and has banned selfies from being taken in two busy locations of the small town. If caught taking a selfie in those
This or that: food edition
When given the option of this or that, what will you choose? What if the choice is impossible, yet you still have to choose? Burgers or fries Bacon or eggs Ketchup or Mustard Chocolate or candy Fried
Peru Little League honors former coach and volunteer
PERU, IL — Peru Little League Baseball is honoring a former coach and volunteer. Bob Burris passed away unexpectedly last year, the day after attending an all-star practice. This season’s jerseys will have a BB inside of
Ultrarunner uses car during race
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND — Scottish Ultrarunner Joasia Zakrzewski was recently disqualified from her third-place finish in the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool 50-mile race. It was reported that she traveled one mile in one minute and 40 seconds
Its Library Week! Check out the areas historic libraries and programs
UNDATED – April 24th kicks off National Library Week! NorthCentral Illinois is home to libraries rich in history such as the Carnegie libraries in LaSalle and Streator. Opened January 19th, 1907, designed by Chicago architect Victor Andre
The best finger foods for a party
When hosting a party, what are your must have’s for finger foods? Things that are simple and easy to make a lot of at one time are key for a successful event. Pigs in a blanket Spinach
Dazzling Aurora display brightens Illinois sky
SPRINGFIELD – A rare meteorological display dazzled residents across Illinois, as far south as Decatur, when the Aurora Borealis danced in the northern skies for a few hours late Sunday. A massive geomagnetic storm allowed the northern
Mendota District 289 to provide free lunches and breakfast next year
Mendota District 289 Food Services Director Carrie Delhotel presents new food items to the school board on Thursday evening – Shaw Local News Photo – Charles Van Horn MENDOTA – The students in district 289 in Mendota
Florida man takes off in hearse, causes 7 car pileup
GAINESVILLE, FL — A man in Gainesville was taking photos of a hearse for advertisements when he decided that the vehicle needed to go for a joy ride with him as the driver. Employees of the funeral home