New York offering $200 French fries as an “escape” from reality
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/new-yorks-200-french-fries-offer-escape-reality-2021-07-26/?utm_source=reddit.com “Sprinkled with edible gold and seasoned with truffle salt and truffle oil, they are served on a crystal plate with an orchid, thin-sliced truffles, and a Mornay cheese dip. The sauce, too, is infused with truffles,
Hombaker Automotive and Mi Mexicana awarded facade grants
STREATOR – More businesses will be getting makeovers in Streator. Hombaker Automotive on Sterling Street and Mi Mexicana on East Main Street are next in line for exterior upgrades. The city council agreed to approve both
Streator bicyclists report being shot by BB gun-type ammunition
STREATOR – Streator police say they are investigating two incidents where bicyclists were allegedly struck with what they believe were BB gun-type ammunition on Sunday. According to the Streator Police Department, on Sunday, two separate incidents
Olympic men’s triathlon forced to restart when boat gets in way
Let’s try that again, triathlon. The Olympic men’s triathlon needed a do-over Monday when a bizarre start sent dozens of competitors into the water only to have others stuck on the dock, helplessly blocked by a boat
Electronics recycling event coming up in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – An opportunity to dispose of electronics in LaSalle County will be coming up in a couple of weeks. The county Environmental Services department will be holding the event at the LaSalle County Government Center on
Covid Cases Continue to Increase in LaSalle County
OTTAWA, IL – The number of coronavirus cases announced in the weekly LaSalle County Health Department report has nearly quadrupled in the past 4 weeks. Friday afternoon, health officials reported 46 new cases in the past seven
Homeless man identified as Ottawa home intruder
OTTAWA – A homeless man has been identified as the individual that allegedly intruded into an Ottawa residence on Wednesday night. The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office identified the individual as, 33-year-old Matthew E. Cavanagh. Cavanagh allegedly
Statewide unemployment reduced by half since last year
SPRINGFIELD – County unemployment up-ticked during the month of June according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle County rates remain the highest in unemployment locally at 6.5%, up a percentage point from last month.
Ongoing investigation into alleged Ottawa home intruder
OTTAWA – An alleged intruder was found dead in an Ottawa home on Wednesday night. According to the Ottawa Police Department, on Wednesday just after 11 p.m. police responded to the 800 block of Tomahawk Drive where
People want quidditch from “Harry Potter” to be an Olympic sport
People are pining for quidditch to be an Olympic sport