Pistol Shrimp beat Aviators to sweep two-game series
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp beat the Lafayette Aviators 14-9 on Monday to complete a two-game sweep.
Photos: Carnival opens at Peru Mall
Many rides welcomed visitors to the carnival at the Peru Mall parking lot on Monday. The carnival runs through Saturday.
Local Sports Digest: Youth baseball highlights from Streator
Sports briefs from around the area for Monday, June 26, 2023.
Longtime Peru pastor ‘loved the people he served’
Fr. Harold Datzman was a big man who loved to sing, welcome newcomers and help the poor – though he might not have readily answered the door when the Cubs were on TV. Datzman died Saturday at
IVCC to offer summer retreat on meditation at Nell’s Woodland in Ottawa
Illinois Valley Community College in partnership with Nell’s Woodland, a nonprofit on a 58-acre preserve 2000 Alexis Ave. on the north side of Ottawa, will offer an Intergenerational Summer Retreat on Meditation.
OSF Rehabilitation in Peru to open July 10
OSF HealthCare announced the opening of OSF Rehabilitation at 1426 Midtown Plaza in Peru.
Volunteer firefighters to receive tax credit after Bennett-backed bill signed into law
A bill backed by state Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) was passed into law to help volunteer firefighters who risk their lives for little to no pay recover some of their expenses.
Music Suite 408 in Peru to offer introductory sign language workshop
Music Suite 408 in Peru will offer an Introductory Sign Language three-session workshop for beginners with educator Tina Swanson.
Utica library to host Charles Alvarado book signing
The Utica Public Library, 224 Mill St., will host a book signing by author Charles Alvarado from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 28.
La Salle County police report: June 26, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for Monday, June 26, 2023.