Mystery Diner in Oglesby: Mr. Salsa’s barbecue nachos impress, go beyond expectations
Some of the best barbecue I’ve had in La Salle County was at Mr. Salsa’s in Oglesby. Who would have thought a Mexican restaurant would feature some of the most superlative barbecue flavors? My dinner companion and
Grand Bear villas to be rebuilt (hopefully) by year’s end
Don Aleksy had looked over the insurance coverage at the Grand Bear vacation villas in Utica and a quick consensus was reached within the homeowners association: They needed a better policy. That happened in January of 2022.
Putnam County libraries announce June activity schedule
The Putnam County Library District announced its June activity schedule for all locations. All locations will be closed for the holiday Monday, June 19. District Putnam County libraries are asking for help to design its 2024 calendar.
Princeton’s Bike Fest Decorating Contest accepting entries through June 2
Entries are being accepted through June 2 for Princeton’s inaugural Bike Fest Business Bike Decorating Contest. Participants will have a chance to showcase a decorated bike to support a bicycle-friendly community. Bicycles will be displayed on the
Photos: One year ago today, Grand Bear fire brings 57 fire departments to fight Memorial Day blaze
One year ago today, a multi-unit fire of cabins at Grand Bear Resort in Utica drew firefighters from as far as Grundy, Will and Kendall counties. There were no injuries and seven cabin structures were total losses.
Princeton Community Band kicks off 19th season with June 4 concert
The Princeton Community Band, under the direction of Ann Lusher, will kick off its 19th season with a 6 p.m. concert on Sunday, June 4, at Soldiers and Sailors Park, 14 Park Ave. E in Princeton. The
Don’t like opera? See if Princeton native will change your mind
Do you like musicals but have no ear for opera? Then come down June 3 to Stage 212 in La Salle and see if Joshua Fullerton can make you change your mind. Fullerton, a Princeton native getting
Bureau County police blotter: May 30, 2023
Jenna N. Harper, 37, of Peru, was cited by Spring Valley police 8:25 a.m. May 28 near the intersection of Cornelia and Erie streets on complaints of reckless driving, disobeying a stop sign and driving off the
So you live in a preschool desert, now what? Apply for funding
Illinois schools do an incredible job of helping students grow and graduate, but by the time children start kindergarten, we already see gaps by income, race or geography. The state’s Kindergarten Individual Development Survey, which teachers use
Eye On Illinois: No on budget, but yes on a project it funds
It was a tale of two press releases in my inbox last week. Consider this quote, from 12:29 a.m. Friday: “Republicans brought some very important priorities to the negotiation table this year. We wanted to support our