Fish farm worker jailed for striking colleague with mallet because he walked around naked
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/fish-farm-worker-jailed-colleague-mallet-naked-court-15164142 Saw Paing Soe Thu subsequently drank half a bottle of rice wine. He said he thought about the incident and his anger rose as it was not the first time the victim had appeared nude
County parks spared; Board votes to continue funding
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Board voted Thursday to continue funding Catlin and Shabbona Parks. The unanimous vote was met with applause from the dozen or so park supporters who attended the meeting. Last month it
Woman arrested for shooting water pistol at Olympic torch
https://kvoa.com/news/2021/07/06/woman-arrested-for-shooting-water-pistol-at-olympic-torch/ Video shows the 53-year-old woman aiming a water gun at a torchbearer in the relay, and spraying in the direction of the flame.
Police chase ends when suspect tries to place order at fast food restaurant drive-thru
Gardell then pulled into the drive-thru at a nearby McDonald’s restaurant in an attempt to order food, but officers able to locate her again and attempted to arrest her, according to police.
Canal Boat Tours return to LaSalle
LASALLE – The I&M Canal Boat will be back in action for the season. “The Volunteer”, a mule-pulled 1840’s replica canal boat, will take passengers on a one mile trip up the canal and back. The hour
Flags designed by LaSalle-Peru High School students fly high in Peru
PERU – Commemorative flags made by LaSalle-Peru High School’s Art Department students are flying high around the city of Peru. Fine Arts Teacher Julie Jenkins says three of her outstanding students’ designed commemorative flags with blue,
New speed signs coming to Blackstone School in Mendota
MENDOTA – At the Tuesday night Mendota City Council meeting Police Chief Gregory Kellen announced plans to install solar powered flashing speed limit signs in front of Blackstone School along US Route 34. The lights would
Florida Man Finds $1,000,000 Winning POWERBALL Ticket While Cleaning His House
“I was cleaning the house on the fourth of July when I found the POWERBALL ticket in a drawer,” Morgan told the Florida Lottery. “I checked the numbers and discovered it was a $1 million winner
Deputy Police Chief Bob Pyszka to become Peru’s new Chief of Police
PERU – Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei says he’s pleased with the city council’s approval of his employment agreement to transition to Lieutenant. At the Peru City Council meeting Alderman voted 7-1 to concur with Mayor
Hearing held in Spring Valley regarding federal block grant
SPRING VALLEY – It was a crowded meeting Tuesday night in Spring Valley as residents gathered to give their views on the proposed Community Development Block Grant Project. Connie Buchanan of the North Central Illinois Council