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Firefighters airlifted a son and his mother who fell 20 to 30 feet on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Starved Rock State Park. A number of agencies responded for mutual aid.

James “Jamey” Mertel is in position to succeed Dave Bartley as Peru’s city clerk.

Daniel Danko and Scott Scheuer are the apparent winners in the Streator City Council race, according to unofficial election results.