The Streator City Council heard a proposal during their meeting Wednesday night to move and improve the Canteen memorial, A.K.A “Coffee Pot Lady” memorial which currently sits near the former Santa Fe Depot site.

At age 56, he’s the oldest patrol officer at the Peru Police Department. Now, Bill Sommer a sergeant with no plans to retire any time soon.

Caught any fish lately at Baker Lake? Have you noticed the bluegills and sunfish are smaller than in years past? There are complex problems in the lake. The City of Peru means to fix them.

The event is by appointment only. Passport agency specialists will be on hand to help walk you through the process and submit your materials.

Raikes traces his commitment to service back to his childhood in Marseilles, because he had role models who instilled the importance of putting community before self.

Following successful improvements in 2025, the city of Mendota is continuing to work with the HW Lochner group to improve walkability near schools through the Safe Routes to School program.

The City of Peru will flush hydrants beginning Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 22. Flushing will occur on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Flora improvements may soon be coming to the city of La Salle.

The Dickinson House in Oglesby will host a fundraiser fried chicken dinner on Monday, May 18 at Cortileno’s Restaurant in Oglesby.