A Streator man is headed to prison for up to 30 years after pleading guilty Thursday to possessing cocaine – and to jumping out of a squad car after police picked him up.

After several years of a seller's market, housing in the Illinois Valley, and across the nation, is beginning to show signs of leveling out in 2026.

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

Bureau Valley High School has announced its high honor roll, recognizing students for academic excellence.

Two students from Princeton High School have been selected to participate in the ILMEA All-State Music Festival, the highest honor for student musicians in Illinois.

Eagle Watch Weekend events happen at locations throughout the Illinois Valley Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25.

While Brian and Teresa Faber visited a candy store in Galena, they browsed the chocolates and other sweets, but also noticed the atmosphere of the store.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from January 22, including a 1929 cover focused on a “Federal Grand Jury” call for city officers following a “liquor ring” hearing involving Al Capone and the city of Peru

Two intersections in Peru will be closed on Thursday morning for road repairs.