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01/24/2025

01/24/2025

01/24/2025

Streator native Tony Obrohta will be on national TV Friday morning playing guitar for the band Chicago, whose original lineup was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

01/23/2025

It’s National Pie Day!
What’s your favorite type of pie?
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01/22/2025

National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day

Show off your curious cats!

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01/22/2025

During the winter months, about 3,000 bald eagles (once considered endangered) swoop into the Illinois Valley's relatively unfrozen waterways for fish.

01/22/2025

“Tarzan” will be presented Jan. 31 through Feb. 9 at Stage 212 in La Salle. Performances begin 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets may be purchased by visiting the box office 4 to 6 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday or by calling 815-224-3025 during those hours. Ticke...

01/21/2025

The Bears are expected to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, per multiple reports

01/21/2025

Gardeners looking to start seeds can learn from local experts before spring begins at a free seed-starting workshop in Streator hosted by the Bureau, La Salle, Marshall-Putnam Master Gardener program.

01/21/2025

The La Salle City Council accepted the resignation of a police sergeant and promoted his successor on Monday.

01/20/2025

Due to extreme cold temperatures, local area schools and businesses are closing today, January 21st

Check out the full First State Bank's Closings & Cancellations list online at love-985.com!

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01/17/2025

HAPPY FRIDAY!
What’s the silliest way you’ve ever injured yourself?🤕

01/16/2025

*** ILLINOIS AMBER ALERT ***

01/15/2025

Time to register for the Model Train Fair & Farm Toy Show coming up Feb. 15th. See the fair website for the registration form.

01/15/2025

Come hang with us as we watch the short film "Ice Climbers of Starved Rock." 🧊 ⛏️

I&M Canal National Heritage Area Starved Rock Hikers

Come hang with us as we watch the short film "Ice Climbers of Starved Rock." 🧊 ⛏️

Join us for a special showing of this celebrated film, which takes an in-depth look at those passionate few that love climbing the frozen waterfalls of Starved Rock. The event is FREE, though donations are appreciated. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/IMIceClimbersMovie

📍I&M Canal Visitors Center • 754 First Street, LaSalle • Sun, Jan. 19 at 2pm

This original documentary was produced by the Starved Rock Hikers and is presented with the Illinois Office of Tourism (Enjoy Illinois) and Heritage Corridor Destinations.

01/15/2025

Welcome to the team, Officer Winfert!

🚔 Join us in Welcoming Officer Winfert! 🚔

We are excited to introduce Officer Winfert as the newest member of our team! Originally from Depue, IL, Officer Winfert graduated from Depue High School before continuing his education at Aurora University.

After college, he worked at Planet Fitness and is now serving full-time with the Depue Police Department, while also beginning part-time work with the Peru Police Department. We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to the positive impact he will bring to our community.

Welcome to the team, Officer Winfert! 👮‍♂️👏

01/15/2025

SOAR sophomore AKye Mertes, 16, of Lostant assisted a 9-year-old autistic child who was having multiple seizures on Wednesday, Jan 8, on their school bus.

01/15/2025