Illinois, the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana
UNDATED – Illinois will join 10 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing the purchase and use of recreational cannabis. The new law allows residents ages 21 and older to buy and possess up to
Gas price hike expected to decrease after holidays
CHICAGO – Gas prices are experiencing a year-end spike due to road trip travels during the holidays. According to the American Automobile Association, the majority of states saw gas prices increase in the last week, some by
A Texas man is making canes for veterans using hundreds of donated Christmas trees
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Thirsty koala guzzle a cyclist’s water bottle
Texas boy sets yard on fire with magnifying glass Christmas gift
Cat’s owner sued for not allowing Lacie to sleep in bed; police called over dispute
A cat fan has gone to the New York Supreme Court to get her former pet back, accusing its new owner of not letting the kitty sleep in bed at night.
City of LaSalle updates marijuana sales tax collection date
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle is gearing up to collect potential marijuana sales tax. Per the recommendation of the Illinois Municipal League, on Monday night the city council updated their sales tax collection date from January
Center Street Sewer Project begins this spring
STREATOR – The city of Streator’s Center Street Sewer Project starts next spring. At the city’s last council meeting for the year, they approved to submit a permit through the Illinois Department of Transportation to allow for
New Years Day hike at Dayton Bluffs Preserves
OTTAWA – Dayton Bluffs Preserves in Ottawa will have their new year’s day hike on Wednesday morning. Volunteer Coordinator David Manigold says there will be two guided hikes offered at 9 a.m., a less strenuous route and
Addiction foundation emphasizes education to youth, as marijuana legalization kicks in
LASALLE – The legalization of marijuana is approaching fast. Come January 1st, those 21-years and older will be able to purchase and use marijuana, a substance that lingers a negative stigma. Since the proposal of legalization,