Oglesby Elks donation to go towards Lighted Way’s new playground
LASALLE – The Oglesby Elks Lodge donation to Lighted Way comes serendipitously for the upcoming Children’s Development Center. The $70,000 gift will help pay for a special outdoor playground at Lighted Way’s new home, opening in
Japan flight gets turned around for curfew violation
JAPAN — A flight leaving Tokyo was told to U-turn minutes before landing in Fukuoka for breaking curfew. They were not permitted to land because they would be landing too late for the airport, by minutes. The flight
Mom Shares 10-Year-Old’s First Written Song Online, Asks Musicians to Help Produce
A 10-year-old girl in Pennsylvania named Olive Wallace plays violin and recently wrote her first song. Her mom was so proud, she posted the hand-drawn sheet music online and asked if anyone could play it to see
Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon raises over $3000 locally
PERU – The Junior Achievement of the Heartland raised $3,430 locally for their programs at the annual Bowl-A-Thon held last Saturday. Teams from area businesses enjoyed an afternoon of bowling at the Illinois Valley Super Bowl
Informational session for upcoming Habitat build in Peru Saturday
PERU – Applicants are being sought for an opportunity to purchase a newly constructed home with a low-interest affordable mortgage loan. Habitat for Humanity of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam Counties are looking for those in need
9-year-old girl, TV news staffer among three killed in Orlando shooting
Authorities confirmed that a local TV news journalist and a 9-year-old girl were among three people killed in shootings in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, while two others were wounded. Authorities said the mother of the 9-year-old child who
Twin-engine plane crashes in Little Rock, Ark, killing all 5 aboard
A twin-engine plane crashed near the Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Ark., on Wednesday afternoon, killing all five people on board. The Little Rock Police Department tweeted that emergency departments were alerted to the crash at 12:02
10 tips for a better work environment
https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2010/01/27/10-tips-for-playing-well-with-others-at-work Heads up when people talk to you Listen actively Show sincere interest Assume goodwill, most people are sincerely trying to do a good job Share credit Be open to the possibility that you might be wrong
Florida woman takes police on slow speed chase
Orlando, FL — An elderly woman took police on a slow speed chase on I-4 in Orlando. The woman was riding a motorized wheelchair in the far left lane of I-4. Two squad cars drove slowly behind her
Titans release Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, wide receiver Robert Woods
The Tennessee Titans announced they released three-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, wideout Robert Woods and kicker Randy Bullock, and linebacker Zach Cunningham – clearing about $38 million in salary cap space for the team. The news