Peru

New La Salle-Peru football coach JJ Raffelson said he's "putting a focus back on those little things in the game" during summer workouts

The strike by 25 teamsters is just one of a series of actions that have expanded to involve thousands of workers nationwide.

The Illinois Valley Senior League baseball team lost to Ohio in a Central Region Tournament elimination game Tuesday.

Will Peru residents get a refund for refuse not collected? The city is looking into it.

Peru’s proposed TIF district isn’t final yet – it’s getting close – but Mayor Ken Kolowski said there already there is burgeoning corporate interest in seeing the TIF created.

La Salle-Peru alumnus Julius Sanchez was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 18th round of the MLB Draft on Monday. He was the 535th overall pick.

It would feature diving boards, a water slide, 25-meter competition lanes and a capacity of 434 swimmers. A committee thinks the City of Peru could fund it with a 20-year bond.

The City of La Salle has invited Peru residents impacted by the recent garbage strike to dispose of their bagged yard waste temporarily at the city’s yard waste drop-off location beginning Monday.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp had a 5-1 week coming off the Prospect League All-Star break, including a doubleheader sweep of the Burlington Bees on Sunday.

The Illinois Valley Senior League baseball team bounced back from an opening round loss in the Central Region Tournament to defeat Missouri 13-5 on Sunday.

The Illinois Valley Senior League baseball team lost 9-3 to Iowa in its Central Region Tournament opener on Saturday in Peru.

The Illinois Valley District 20 team lost to Iowa in its first game of the Central Region Senior Baseball Tournament on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Washington Park in Peru.

The Central Region Senior Baseball Tournament held their Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Washington Park in Peru. Check out photos by MaKade Rios.

Republic Services will be running trash pickup over the weekend after it did not complete its Thursday stops, according to City of Peru.

Crews installed the front doors to the new Five Below store on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 between Kohl's and PetSmart in Peru. The 10,083 square foot building is starting to take shape. Five Below is a chain of specialty discount stores that prices most of its products at $5 or less with a smaller assortment of products priced up to $25.

Crews from CAMCO Construction work on paving a lot at the corner of 7th and West Street on Monday, July 7, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth West Hospital in Peru.

The Illinois Valley Baseball League Senior League Team, made up of players from La Salle, Peru, Oglesby and Utica, will represent District 20 in the Central Region Tournament, which begins Friday in Peru.

The Peru City Council may be nearing a consensus on how to adorn the water tower, but a final vote is pending.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp went 3-4 last week heading into the Prospect League All-Star break. The Shrimp's James Love and Tyler Deleskiewicz will play in the All-Star Game on Tuesday in Springfield.

The Illinois Valley Food Pantry is launching a $750,000 fundraising campaign to assist in covering the cost of its new building in Peru and a walk-in cooler and freezer.

The City of Peru held their annual "Rock the River" fireworks display on Thursday, July 3, 2025 on Water Street in Peru. The festival featured food, fun zone and live music.

The council unanimously approved a $58,500 feasibility study proposal from the Sports Facilities Company during Monday’s meeting.

OSF HealthCare is relocating its Maternal-Fetal Medicine services from Ottawa to Peru, OSF said in a Tuesday news release.

The Peru City Council is split over a proposed UFO-themed water tower. Mayor Kolowski calls for public input, while aldermen back the design as a way to boost the city’s identity and regional appeal.

The council briefly considered establishing an e-bike committee during Monday night’s meeting, ultimately deciding they needed more time to discuss what forming a committee would entail, such as agendas and record-keeping.

The first half of the Prospect League season ended last week. The Pistol Shrimp finished third in the Western Conference Northwest Division with an 11-14 record.

The Peru City Council will discuss e-bikes and the City Center and Sports Complex at its Monday meeting.

The City of Peru Parks and Recreation hosted their annual Touch a Truck event on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Centennial Park in Peru.

Top high school baseball players from around the state will take the field one more time as prep players during the 48th annual Illinois Coaches Association Senior All-Star Games on Monday at Schweickert Stadium in Peru.

A look at the top boys track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

Students from the Lighted Way School visited Loch Countryside Kennel on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Peru.

Senator Rezin restructures district operations; DeKalb, Morris offices remain open.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently awarded more than $43,000 in scholarships and a new memorial award, according to a news release.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

L-P softball coach Randy Huebbe was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, and started chemotherapy treatment during the season. He said his prognosis is good.

The Peru Pool Advisory Committee will host a public meeting on Monday, June 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Peru City Hall, 1901 4th St.

Bill Walsh Streator will close its doors July 31 after 35 years in business, the dealership announced Tuesday, due to rising operational costs and increased demands from its manufacturer.

A look at the best girls track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

St. Bede junior Lily Bosnich qualified for the Class 1A state track and field meet in four events, placed second in state in the 100-meter hurdles and 300 hurdles and set the area record multiple times in both hurdle events.

St. Bede junior Lily Bosnich qualified for the Class 1A state track and field meet in four events, placed second in state in the 100-meter hurdles and 300 hurdles and set the area record multiple times in both hurdle events.

After going 1-5 the week of June 9, the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp flipped the script and went 5-1 last week, improving their record to 11-11. The Shrimp jumped from fourth in the division to second.

A look at the best boys tennis players in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region, warning of "oppressively hot and humid" weather until early next week.

Dani Holland of Walls 102/Shaw Local Radio talks about the official winner of this year’s Teacher Of The Year Award. This year’s winner is Carrol Happ, a third grade teacher from Northview School in Peru

Fire Departments from Peru, La Salle, Spring Valley and Utica responded to a fire at the Housing Authority for La Salle County (Peru Hi-Rise) on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Peru. The fire happened shortly after 6p.m.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp honored first responders during a tribute before the game against the Burlington Bees on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Schwieckert Stadium in Peru.

A look at the NewsTribune area's baseball stat leaders for the 2025 season.

A look at the best baseball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

An exterior view of the possible future location of the Illinois Valley Food Pantry, located at 4133 Progress Road in Peru. Mayor Ken Kolowski said the pantry plans to make a presentation to the council at a later date. The council referred a petition received from the food pantry and approval of the special use to planning/zoning during Monday night's council meeting. The current building housed Hoover's Manufacturing Company.

St. Bede senior Alan Spencer was dominant on the mound this spring with a 9-0 record, 0.86 ERA and 105 strikeouts to earn NewsTribune Baseball Player of the Year.