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
Top 10 Parks in North Central Illinois
If you need an adventure right in your own back yard, North Central Illinois is filled with amazing views to take in, trails to hike, swings to swing on, and parks to visit for the day.
Mendota Fire Department thanks responding agencies
MENDOTA – The Mendota Fire Department thanked the responding agencies that arrived in the city to battle the devastating fire last week on Illinois Avenue. Sixteen fire departments, three ambulance services and numerous local and state agencies
Top 10 breakfast foods
Top 10 Best Breakfast Foods What is your go-to breakfast? Maybe you need a new idea for breakfast, check out the top 10 breakfast foods. Pancakes Bacon Waffles Eggs Cereal Donuts Toast Fruit Sausage Muffins
Missing Mendota man found deceased
MENDOTA – A Mendota man who was reported missing last week was found deceased within a couple blocks of his residence. On Friday night authorities were notified that 65-year-old William Minder was missing. The Mendota Police Department
Controversial SAFE-T act bail law put on hold by Illinois Supreme Court
SPRINGFIELD – The new law reforms that would have eliminated the longstanding practice of requiring cash bail for criminal defendants is on hold across the entire state of Illinois after a court ruling. The Illinois Supreme Court
Firefighters rescue animals that amazingly survived building fire
MENDOTA – The massive 5-alarm blaze in downtown Mendota that destroyed much of a block of Illinois Avenue on Thursday took the lives of many, but apparently not all of the animals in a pet store. Owner
Stage 212 welcomes in Noon Years Eve
LA SALLE — The Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Stage 212 performed twice today with visitors from the Paw Patrol, the Wizard of Oz, Scar and the Hyena’s, Ariel, Repunzel, Anna & Elsa. Along with special guest