Accident at Applebee’s draws police and firefighters in Peru

It only took a second for an accident to happen outside a restaurant in Peru.  Firefighters and an ambulance raced to Applebee’s in Peru Friday night after police say a woman became pinned under a car door.

Police say the woman’s husband had backed out of a parking spot and had stopped to let his wife get in the car when his foot apparently slipped off of the brake.

The woman was taken to an area hospital.  Her condition was unavailable.

Oglesby and Ottawa announce tree collections

Ready to pitch your Christmas tree?  Real trees are being considered bulk items in Oglesby.  You can put them out with your regular garbage up until January 18.

If you live in Ottawa, you can drop off your real trees at the Riordan Pool parking lot next Saturday, January 5.  They’ll also be chipping them at the pool.

“A Funny Thing” coming to Stage 212

The best way to beat the winter doldrums is laughter and you’ll get plenty of that with the upcoming performance at Stage 212.  The community theater in La Salle is performing, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.”

Tickets for the comedy musical go on sale January 7 for $20 a piece.  Performances will be January 25 through February 3.