Woman sets record at Michigan bar, eats 50 chili dogs
“Actually had 44 in 19 minutes,” Paavo said. “Brought out six more dogs. In 22 minutes, she ate 50 dogs.”
Illinois Valley Community College recognized for vaccine clinics
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College recently received a plaque for hosting numerous vaccination clinics over the first half of 2021. The plaque from the La Salle County Health Department praised the college for its “extended
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center to offer boating safety classes
OTTAWA – The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center will be offering two free boating safety classes this summer. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District will present the classes on July 24 and August 14 from
Authorities warn of rural intersections as corn grows
HILLSBORO – There are plenty of intersections in rural areas across the state of Illinois where the corn has grown tall enough this time of year to make travel a little more difficult. The crops
Corn and soybeans in good condition after rain and more to come this weekend
UNDATED – LaSalle County crops welcomed rain in North Central Illinois this past week, and they could be getting more these next few days. LaSalle County Farm Bureau President David Isermann says the corn is starting
New Sheriff appointed in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Board Chairman Don Jensen took retiring Sheriff Tom Templeton’s suggestion, and the full board approved the appointment of 45-year-old Adam Diss as his successor. Sheriff Diss will complete the remaining time on Templeton’s
Man arrested after police say he tried to sell duct-taped iguanas from SUV
“The iguanas were tied up,” Hildeshi Valle with Gwinnett County Police said. “Their legs were tied with duct tape in a non-ventilated area, which could cause them to die.”
Heinz starts petition to make hot dogs and buns come in equal packs
In addition to the video, the company posted an online petition urging “Big Bun” and “Big Wiener” (!) to get together and put 10 hot dogs in a package and 10 buns in a package.
Packers president shoots down idea of blaze orange or camo alternate uniforms
“I realize that hunting is big in Wisconsin, but I’m not so sure about a blaze orange or a camo jersey,” Murphy, the team president, wrote.
Vacant lot in Ontario could be a steal at $99K — if only it wasn’t underwater
Water lots, or submerged lands, are not very common in Canada. They are typically used for the storage of boats and other water vessels, or even for logs, and in some areas they are home to fish