Marijuana entrepreneur asked to refile permit with the city of LaSalle
LASALLE – A local business owner will have to refile with the city of LaSalle to be considered for a special use permit to operate a recreational cannabis dispensary. Andrew Martinez, owner of Drewski’s in Peru, will be
15th Annual Edible Car Contest, Wednesday at IVCC
OGLESBY – Rev-up your engines for Illinois Valley Community College’s 15th annual Edible Car Contest this Wednesday. Racing and judging will begin around noon in the cafeteria. Last year, there were 66 entries with 38 cars created
Free opioid overdose training at Peru Mall this weekend
PERU – The Perfectly Flawed Foundation will be offering overdose prevention training at the Peru Mall this weekend. From 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, those 18 and older can learn how to recognize an opioid overdose,
Streator High School aims for partial occupancy of auditorium in mid March
STREATOR – Streator High School is on target to have limited use of their auditorium in just a few weeks. Architect George Reigle says the renovation project is about 90 percent completed, with just a few loose
Tax levy referendum for healthcare program on Livingston County ballot
PONTIAC – On March 17th, Livingston County voters will be asked whether to allow a property tax levy to support the Community Healthcare Program. The .025% tax levy would cost an additional $7.50 to an owner of
Zamboni driver called upon for emergency goalie, wins first NHL game
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for February 24th: It’s a rarity when an emergency goalie is called upon in the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks had to call on an accountant to fill the net for a game
Pet of the Week – Abraham
Abraham is a 2-3 year american bulldog mix. He is a handsome boy that enjoys getting pets from the volunteers and despite his size loves to cuddle on the couch! Abraham prefers a home with older children.
Zamboni Driver Brought in as Emergency Goalie and Wins
Sometimes sports just give you amazing stories you probably couldn’t write. In every NHL game there is a designated person that is the emergency goalie for both teams in case of injury. Saturday night David Ayres was
Streator Unlimited issues statement regarding Illinois proposed budget
STREATOR – Streator Unlimited issued a statement in response to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Budget Address, highlighting the proposal to increase wages for direct care staff. Pritzker’s proposal included increasing Direct Support Professional wages by $1.00/hour in July and