City of LaSalle makes position changes, new economic development director
LASALLE – There’s been a rearranging of positions within the city of LaSalle. At Tuesday nights council meeting Mayor Jeff Grove announces that Economic Development Director Katheryn Koyak will be stepping down from her position to
Peru Antique Mall closing
PERU – Their 20th anniversary would have been April 1st, but instead the Peru Antique Mall will be closing for good. Owner Jan Olson says there’s a lot of broken hearts right now, but was a
Streator Plan Comission to recommend permit for grow house
STREATOR – Streator’s Plan Commission is expected to recommend a special use permit petition to allow a cannabis grower facility on West Main Street. Owners of John and Joe’s Florist in the 1100 block of West
Stove recaps the 92nd Academy Awards
Stove gives a brief recap of the 92nd Academy Awards on “Stove’s Sizzling Afternoons.” He’s just a little excited about Parasite winning Best Picture along with three other awards…
Idaho firefighters shovel for strangers after snowstorm
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for February 10th: Over the weekend, Idaho Falls was blanketed with heavy snowfall. It wasn’t just snowplows helping clear surfaces either. A handful of Idaho firefighters took it upon themselves to drive
Mentgen pleads guilty to 2019 murder
PRINCETON – The boyfriend of a woman who authorities say was the victim of a homicide in Spring Valley has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. 38-year-old Eddie Lee Mentgen will serve at least 35 years in prison
Pet of the Week – Sassy Diva
Sassy Diva is a brown lab/amer staff mix who is estimated to be around 7 years old. She enjoys going for walks and rolling around on blankets, couches, and rugs. Sassy is an independent gal, who expects
Google Maps Fail
How long has GPS been around 15 years? You would think that we would know when it says to walk into a large body of water it is time to overrule the GPS. Well not this guy.
The Happiest Moments of your Work Day
For some people the happiest moment of their day is when that clock strikes 5:00 and they can head home for the day. Actually, according to this survey it happens for most people about 90 minutes earlier.
Coronavirus rare but the flu is not warns officials
OTTAWA – The novel coronavirus has been a scare since it has appeared in the United States, but the local concern among health professionals is the flu. Twenty airports in the U.S. have implemented health screenings for