A “Fight Like Hell” rally was held by the National Association of Letter Carriers on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the United States Post Office in Peru. The rally is happening just a few days before the letter carriers group is set to open contract negotiations with the United States Postal Service. Employees want higher pay due to staffing shortages and high turnover rates.

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse:

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse:

Peru Public Library will offer a free, in-person program, “Wits Workout,” from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays starting March 4, continuing for 12 consecutive weeks.

Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly steak fry from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. 

Wine enthusiasts gathered in Utica for its Winter Wine Walk on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, to enjoy a winter's day to sip wine and experience a fun-filled afternoon.

Trinity United Church of Christ in La Salle announced a series of ecumenical Lenten programs with churches in the Illinois Valley.

The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at the Peru Public Library.

The Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Junior Meats Judging Team earned third-place finishes in its first two competitions of the Illinois Meat Series in January.