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Photos: TBM Reunion and Air Show Captivates Veterans

Photos: TBM Reunion and Air Show Captivates Veterans

The 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show continued on Saturday with a Veterans parade and full air show full of vintage World War II aircrafts.

By Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network●
Photos: Warbirds return to Peru for 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show

Photos: Warbirds return to Peru for 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show

The 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show provided a night air show, fireworks, a large selection of World War II aircraft, a Veterans parade, Skydive Chicago jumpers, and much more at the Illinois Valley Airport in Peru. The TBM Avenger Reunion is an award-winning aviation event that frequently ranks as one of the best air shows in North America.

By Scott Anderson●
Photos: Mendota hosts Class 2A girls Sectional track

Photos: Mendota hosts Class 2A girls Sectional track

Teams from Sterling, Rock Falls, Mendota, Princeton, Streator, La Salle-Peru, Ottawa, Coal City, Morris and Herscher all competed during the Class 2A Sectional track meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in the Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex at Mendota High School.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Starved Rock Safety roundtable meeting held in Utica

State Sen. Sue Rezin R-Morris and local agencies gathered for a roundtable meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Utica Fire Station. The meeting served as an opportunity to discuss safety, visitor experience, and general updates related to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: WALLS 102 hosts Listener Appreciation Party in La Salle

WALLS 102 held their first Listener Appreciation Party sponsored by Leone's Polaris on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle. Over 250 guests and sponsors attended the event. The band Wreckin' Dixie performed while guests danced, listened to music, and won huge local prizes. Free food was given to all who attended. WALLS 102 is a Shaw Local radio station.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Wallace Warrior Games draws 25 schools

The Wallace Warrior Games were held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Wallace Grade School. The unified event promoted inclusiveness, friendships and fun. 25 schools and over 400 kids from La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties participated in the event.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: IVAC honors 40 Under Forty, Cornerstone award winners

Recipients of the 40 Under Forty awards and the Cornerstone awards were honored during the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce Champions of Change Awards banquet on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Westclox Event Center in Peru.

By Scott Anderson and Scott Anderson●

Photos: Firefighters respond to house fire in Spring Valley

Firefighters were called to the 500 block of West Erie Street for a structure fire on Monday, May 4, 2026 in Spring Valley. The fire happened shortly before 10:45p.m. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) call was dispatched for additional fire departments from Eastern Bureau County, Peru, Utica, Oglesby and La Salle.

By Scott Anderson●