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January 27, 2023
Shaw Local

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Tears, laughs and lots of sass ahead at Stage 212 in La Salle

Tears, laughs and lots of sass ahead at Stage 212 in La Salle

Stage 212 wanted "lighthearted" shows following the pandemic and the easy choice for spring '23 was "Steel Magnolias."

By Tom Collins●
January 25, 2023 at 11:00 am CST

Stage 212 goes for big laughs in ‘Farce of Nature’

Stage 212 goes for big laughs in ‘Farce of Nature’

Stage 212 goes for belly laughs in “Farce of Nature,” premiering Nov. 11. The comedy by playwrights Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, once slated for 2020, finally graces the La Salle stage.

By Tom Collins●
November 03, 2022 at 11:00 am CDT

‘Worst’ high school play or silliest? You decide

‘Worst’ high school play or silliest? You decide

Marquette Academy High School presents "The Worst High School Play in the World" Nov. 4-5. And don't worry: It's better than the title suggests.

By Tom Collins●
October 31, 2022 at 5:27 am CDT

Mystery Diner in Marseilles: Ziggy’s Bar & Grill menu outshines challenging summer

Mystery Diner in Marseilles: Ziggy’s Bar & Grill menu outshines challenging summer

Ziggy’s in Marseilles may be surrounded by orange-striped cones and barricades due to a construction project, but making your way to the restaurant is rewarding.

By Mystery Diner●
October 17, 2022 at 11:00 am CDT

Mystery Diner in Ottawa: JJ’s Pub offers stellar bar food at a great price

Mystery Diner in Ottawa: JJ’s Pub offers stellar bar food at a great price

Drinks and a great atmosphere complement the menu at JJ's in Ottawa.

By MYSTERY DINER●
October 10, 2022 at 12:51 pm CDT

Mystery Diner in La Salle: A Cheeseburger in Paradise tempts at 9th Street Pub

Mystery Diner in La Salle: A Cheeseburger in Paradise tempts at 9th Street Pub

The 9th Street Pub doesn't offer fine-dining ambience, but this La Salle mainstay has been in business 45 years thanks to a kitchen with a reputation for quality and cleanliness.

By MYSTERY DINER●
October 03, 2022 at 11:00 am CDT

Mystery Diner in Peru: Riverfront Bar & Grill offers good food, late kitchen hours

Mystery Diner in Peru: Riverfront Bar & Grill offers good food, late kitchen hours

The Italian beef at Riverfront Bar & Grill in Peru was how I like it.

By MYSTERY DINER●
September 26, 2022 at 11:35 am CDT

Mystery Diner in Morris: Tully Monster Pub & Grill is worth an expedition to discover

Mystery Diner in Morris: Tully Monster Pub & Grill is worth an expedition to discover

Plenty of folks already have discovered Tully Monster in Morris, but it was a new discovery for the Mystery Diner.

By Mystery Diner●
September 19, 2022 at 11:00 am CDT

Christian musician who survived 1997 crash returns to La Salle County to perform

Christian musician who survived 1997 crash returns to La Salle County to perform

A Christian recording artist who nearly lost his life passing through the Illinois Valley more than 20 years ago will perform Tuesday at a La Salle church.

By Tom Collins●
September 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm CDT

Mystery Diner in La Salle: Country House Restaurant is a formidable breakfast destination

Mystery Diner in La Salle: Country House Restaurant is a formidable breakfast destination

Google “best breakfast in La Salle County,” and one of the results will be Country House Restaurant in La Salle.

By MYSTERY DINER●
September 13, 2022 at 11:28 am CDT
Illinois Valley Beekeeping Club to hold meeting on Sept. 9

Illinois Valley Beekeeping Club to hold meeting on Sept. 9

The Illinois Valley Beekeeping Club will hold its next meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9 at the La Salle County Extension Office located at 1689 North 31st Road in Ottawa.

By Shaw Local News Network●
September 08, 2022 at 2:15 pm CDT
Mystery Diner in Lacon: Victoria’s Country Diner exactly what you want a country diner to be

Mystery Diner in Lacon: Victoria’s Country Diner exactly what you want a country diner to be

When you think of a small-town, country diner, what you’re picturing is probably really close to what you’ll find at Victoria’s Country Diner in downtown Lacon.

By The Mystery Diner●
September 06, 2022 at 11:00 am CDT

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