Stage 212 seeking directors
LASALLE – Sage 212 in LaSalle is currently seeking submissions from directors for the Winter, Spring and Summer slots of the 2023 season. The organization is looking for well-known, highly recognizable shows for all three slots.
City of Peru to discuss plans for potential marijuana dispensary
PERU – A marijuana dispensary could be coming to Peru. City council members discussed the potential cannabis project that developers are requesting special use for on 38th street, where the old Jimmy John’s was located. Officials
Livingston County Health Department reminds residents not to call about at-home COVID tests
PONTIAC – Livingston County is reporting 234 new COVID-19 cases between December 28th and January 3rd. According to the health department, there are 7,393 total cases. The health department is reminding residents not to contact its
Florida Man Arrested After Getting 2.6 Lbs. Of Cocaine In The Mail
Sheriff Al Nienhuis said, “The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit is fortunate to have a very good working relationship with the United States Postal Service, as well as all the major private shipping companies.
‘Big potato’ statue cut down by vandals in village in Cyprus
The statue was created by community leader George Tasou to replicate the spunta potato variety local to the area.
Mom in shock after she finds huge bag of crystal meth in children’s breakfast cereal
Haisam Nassir, 25, was about to give Golden Morn cereal to her four children when she suddenly found something else in the packet — a transparent plastic pouch filled with white crystals. Baffled and curious at the
Chief; Assistant Chief retire from DePue Fire Department
DEPUE – New leadership will be coming to the DePue Fire Department after a pair of retirements were announced. Longtime Chief Steve Rauh and Assistant Fire Chief Walter Klimaszewski have announced they will be stepping down. Rauh
NBA reschedules 11 games postponed in December due to COVID-19 surge
The NBA has rescheduled all 11 games that were postponed in December for COVID-19, shifting the times or dates of 10 other games to help accommodate those changes. Toronto had six games affected, Chicago had five and
Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving expected to make season debut at Wednesday’s game vs. Pacers
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is expected to make his 2021-22 NBA season debut against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday in Indianapolis. The point guard’s hiatus was tied to his unvaccinated status. Irving was away from the team
Mendota to add extra hours at burn pit for holiday tree disposal
MENDOTA – The City of Mendota will add an additional day to use the city burn pit to dispose of Christmas Trees. The City Council announced Monday night that the burn pit off of 1st Ave will