Maribeth M. Wilson

Chester Weger's mini-trial continues as defense mounts case to overturn conviction

La Salle Council debates food truck permits; local businesses voice concerns

Weger, who moved to Missouri earlier this year, did not appear in court during Monday’s proceedings

More than 75 students compete in Cultural Interpretation Contest at La Salle-Peru High School.

The Illinois State Police is requesting the public’s help investigating a Monday crash that resulted in the death of a Joliet woman.

La Salle-Peru High School's Nancy Kochis class is the only of its kind offered at L-P, covering a wide range of topics including fingerprinting, fiber analysis, arson, trace evidence analysis and blood spatter patterns.

Jenna Maierhofer has been a beloved teacher for over two decades. She will retire from Seneca High School at the end of the year.

Samantha Munks, a SOAR (Students Obtaining Achievement and Responsibility) high school teacher in Peru, pushes her students to be their best by inspiring them to dream and supporting them by meeting them at their level.

Traffic was halted on Interstate 80 Monday night following a deadly collision involving a semi-tractor and a minivan, police said.

Peru City council unanimously voted Monday, May 5, 2025 to terminate Economic Director Robert Vickrey's contract.

Peru City Council meetings will no longer be streamed on Facebook as the city has opted for posting on YouTube instead.

Eight Spring Valley first responders were honored Friday for their life-saving actions during an April 2 call.

A Servant’s Heart Resale Boutique in Ottawa is seeking donations and volunteers to help fund its community programs.

A La Salle shopper, Nancy Siekierka, was awarded a $250 gift card to Save A Lot as a part of its golden sweepstakes.

The La Salle-Peru Township High School Renaissance Students of the Month were recognized Wednesday during a breakfast ceremony.