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Oglesby Knights of Columbus recently donated $1,500 to the Academy of St. Carlo Acutis.
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The City of Peru employs 21 women, including a female police chief.
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The Ottawa YMCA has appointed Glenn Haley as its new CEO and executive director, effective on Monday.
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NCI ARTworks will host an opening reception at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, for an exhibition featuring photographer Robert McCullough and watercolor artist Peter Jeziorski.
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Joe Capece, chief executive officer of the Ottawa YMCA, has received the CEO Leadership Legacy Award from the YMCA Illinois Alliance.
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The Open Table United Church of Christ will offer a free community meal at noon Sunday, Dec. 14.
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Spring Valley celebrated the Christmas season with the Spring Valley Lighted Christmas Parade, the Christmas tree lighting at the Mini Park, and other activities on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
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The holiday performances are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120.
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Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Nov. 30-Dec. 6. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
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