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‘Bonnie & Clyde’ at Stage 212 in La Salle adds Feb. 10 matinee

Feb 4, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Mary Ann H |Melissa H

Stage 212 in La Salle added a matinee performance of its winter 2024 musical, “Bonnie & Clyde,” for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, because of outstanding ticket requests. Tickets are $22 each and 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 the same hours. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting www.stage212.org.
Letter: Opposition to Riverwoods plan

Feb 4, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Melissa H |Mary F |CAMoist Strawberry Cake

Despite the Woodstock Planning Commission voting the Riverwoods development down, the City Council is still considering it. As proposed, it absolutely should not even be considered. The huge developer behind it, Lennar, plans to bulldoze the oak woods containing numerous large, old oak trees. Furthermore, the existing woods are designated as wetlands by NRCS. The seven acres of green space their plan shows does not salvage any of the large oak trees presently there. Oaks support 500 species of life.
Letter: Vote against new sales tax

Feb 4, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Melissa H |Mary Ann H |MOCowboy Caviar

County administration states it would remove the Mental Health Board property tax levy when the sales tax referendum passes March 19. Do board members’ comments reflect the sentiment? Board Member Gloria Van Hof: “We discussed having a small amount in the levy keeping the levy going. We’ve had members say that this isn’t a good thing because taxpayers might be double taxed. Well, I think just as we are responsible, future boards will be responsible too.
DeKalb County Community Foundations applications available for 80 scholarships

Feb 4, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Melissa H |Mary F |CAMoist Strawberry Cake

SYCAMORE – With just one online application, eligible high school students can apply for more than 80 different scholarships offered by the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Applications are available at dekalbccf.org/scholarships with an April 1, 2024, deadline, according to a news release. “A variety of scholarships are available for students thanks to generous donors,” Community Foundation Grants Director Jolene Willis said in a news release.
DeKalb church to host Ash Wednesday service Feb. 14

Feb 4, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Melissa H |Mary F |CAMoist Strawberry Cake

DeKALB – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host a traditional Ash Wednesday service to begin its Lent season. The church, 900 Normal Road, DeKalb, will hold the service at 6 p.m. Feb 14. Admission to the services is free, according to a news release. The service features communion and the imposition of ashes. A potluck soup supper will be served after the service. The church is handicapped-accessible. The service also will be livestreamed. For information, visit stpaulsdekalb.org or call 815-756-4888.
Boys wrestling: Sycamore advances 8 wrestlers at Class 2A Rochelle Sectional

Feb 4, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Russ Hodges |Melissa H |MOCowboy Caviar |Mary Ann H

ROCHELLE – Sycamore 120-pounder Tyler Lockhart was one of three Spartan wrestlers to take home individual championships during the IHSA Class 2A Rochelle Regional on Saturday. Lockhart (30-8) won both of his matches in the tournament, securing a second-period fall over Harvard’s Owen Vail to clinch a spot in the championship match against Rockford East’s Joseph Young (33-7).
Kendall County 4-H planning several winter workshops

Feb 4, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Melissa H

Explore communication through computer coding, public speaking or theatre arts this winter with short-term experiences with 4-H. These interactive lessons allow kids and teens to learn a new skill or encourage their interests, without a big commitment. February youth opportunities, hosted by University of Illinois Extension, include:Spotlight on Public Speaking Workshop: 1:30 to 3 p.m., Feb. 19, DuPage County Extension office, 1100 E. Warrenville Road, Suite 170, Naperville.
Funeral held in Joliet for family members killed in mass shooting

Feb 4, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Felix Sarver |Melissa H

A funeral was held Saturday for the seven members of the Nance and Esters family who were slain in a mass shooting Jan. 21 in Joliet. The ceremony was at Victory City Church in Joliet for Tameaka Nance, 47, Christine Esters, 38, William Esters II, 35, Joshua Nance, 31, Alexandria Nance, 20, Alonnah Nance, 16, and Angelique Nance, 14. The family members were tragically killed in a mass shooting in two residences on Jan. 21 in the 2200 block of West Acres Road in Joliet.
TV picks: What you'll want to watch this week

Feb 4, 2024 | post-gazette.com | Mary Ann H |Melissa H |MOCowboy Caviar

“Curb Your Enthusiasm”With apologies to “Abbott Elementary” and the Grammy Awards, the latter of which airs two hours and15 minutes prior, TV’s biggest event this week is Larry David’s return for his 12th season playing his curmudgeonly alter ego as he lives through work, love and the pursuit of skewed justice. Also returning are castmates J.B. Smoove, Susie Essman, Cheryl Hines, Ted Danson, Vince Vaughn, Jeff Garlin and Tracey Ullman.
Return of 'The Schoolmistress': A stolen painting’s journey ends 54 years later

Feb 4, 2024 | post-gazette.com | MOCowboy Caviar |Melissa H |Mary Ann H

Francis Wood was sitting in the passenger seat of his son’s car when his phone rang with a call from an unknown number. It was the FBI, the voice on the line told the 94-year-old retired doctor. “Hang up, Dad!” Tom Wood recalled telling his father that day in January 2022. “It’s a scam.”It turned out to be anything but.