Oglesby Police Chief to retire this month
OGLESBY – Oglesby Police Chief Doug Hayse is retiring. Mayor Dom Rivara made the announcement, reading a letter of resignation from Hayse at Tuesday’s council meeting, stating his last day will be January 17th. Hayse says
OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2023
OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa is welcoming the first baby of 2023. Say hello to Aaron V. Mercado, born at OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center on January 2 to parents
First Baby in Grundy County born at Morris Hospital
MORRIS, IL – Grundy County’s first baby of the New Year arrived at Morris Hospital on January 2, 2023, at 6:23 a.m. Baby girl Paige Lee Ann Wade is the daughter of Kayla Koch and Jeremy Wade
When not to call 911, two Florida burglars find out
https://www.wral.com/florida-sheriff-burglars-call-911-to-get-help-moving-stuff/20654167/ A man and woman in Florida broke into a home through an unlocked door, after they had allegedly stolen items from a Dollar General earlier that day. While in the home, they called 911 for unknown
10 uncommon things that should be normalized
As we enter 2023, embarrassment should be pushed aside and these uncommon things should become more normalized throughout society. 1. Eating out alone. Some are self-conscious about it, but treat yourself. 2. Adult slumber parties. Staying over,
Drink more water, you are 50% more likely to look older if you don’t
A recent study by “The Lancet” shows how important it is to stay hydrated. They found that middle age people are 20% more likely to die early if they do not drink enough water. Not drinking enough
Stage 212 to offer Children’s Theater Workshops
LASALLE — Stage 212 in LaSalle will be offering different workshops on the first Saturday of the month starting this weekend. The workshop being held on January 7th will be an Intro to Theater instructed by Trisha
Software Engineer tries to replicate ‘Office Space’
A software engineer in Seattle created a project he dubbed the “Office Space Project” and tried to replicate the theft scheme from the movie. He was skimming money from shipping costs for his employer. He was able
Hero emerges from Buffalo Blizzard
A 27-year-old named Jay Withey in Buffalo, New York who had become a stranded motorist during the blizzard broke into a school to find shelter. Breaking in wasn’t the only thing he did though. He is being
Kinzinger ends sixth term; leaves Congress
WASHINGTON – Representative Adam Kinzinger’s term ends at noon today, bringing to a close twelve years of representing north central Illinois in the 16th District. The Channahon Republican announced in 2021 he would retire and not