L-P graduate Julius Sanchez drafted by Texas Rangers
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.
L-P graduate Julius Sanchez drafted by Texas Rangers

Peru unveils designs for $7M swimming pool

Peru unveils designs for $7M swimming pool
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.
La Salle opens yard waste site to Peru residents amid garbage strike
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.
La Salle opens yard waste site to Peru residents amid garbage strike

Learn about Ottawa fires July 20 at the Scouting Museum
The next lecture at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20.
Learn about Ottawa fires July 20 at the Scouting Museum

Alzheimer’s support group meets July 21 at Peru Library

Alzheimer’s support group meets July 21 at Peru Library
The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group meets at 6 p.m. Monday, July 21 at the Peru Public Library.