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Taste of the Illinois Valley set to return Aug. 1 -3
Peru officials are gearing up for The Taste of the Illinois Valley set to return Thursday, Aug. 1, to Centennial Park. The event will feature live music, a fun zone for children, a 50/50 drawing, craft and food vendors. As of July 17, Parks and Recreation Director Adam Thorson said...
Kendall’s Coffee to open on Ottawa’s South Side on Monday
It didn’t take Kendall Eslinger long to wake up and smell the coffee. After only a little more than a year working in the coffee industry, Eslinger is making her dream come true of owning her own coffee shop, starting Monday when Kendall’s Coffee in Ottawa will open for business for the first time.
South Wilmington native, Coal City resident releases novel
Former South Wilmington-area resident Richard Joyce has published a book titled “Spring Valley Is A Mining Town.” It chronicles the struggles between agents of the Spring Valley Coal Company and many of the residents of the coal town in eastern Bureau County during the rip-roaring mining years. As...
Bureau, La Salle counties to participate in Clean Sweep agrichemicals collection
Residents of 11 Illinois counties can dispose of unwanted agrichemicals for free this year through the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s agricultural pesticide Clean Sweep program. A Clean Sweep collection has been scheduled in late summer for Bureau, Carroll, Henry, Jo Daviess, La Salle, Lee, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside...
Streatorland Historical Museum to host program on John E. Williams
David Reed will be giving a presentation on John E. Williams at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Streatorland Historical Museum, 109 E. Elm St. Williams of Streator was a nationally known figure at the turn of the 20th century. He is responsible for many laws and regulations concerning work place safety, and was responsible for bringing unions to the Midwest.
Ottawa High School to work with police on traffic flow regarding Green Street closure
Starting Monday, July 22, Ottawa’s Green Street and Canal Road from Chapel Street to Old Chicago Road will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians. The road is one of two ways to navigate from Ottawa High School and the city’s East Side Historic District – the other being Main Street across the Fox River.
Dickinson House in Oglesby to host ice cream social, concert
An ice cream social and concert will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Dickinson House, 440 Dale Ave., Oglesby. There will be an ice cream social and open house at 5 p.m.; live music featuring musicians of the Illinois Valley with classics, pop, polka and patriotic music at 7:30 p.m.; then tours of the Dickinson House at 7:30 p.m.
Nancy Anne Errio-O'Connor
Nancy Anne Errio-O'Connor, age 72, of Hennepin, IL, died peacefully in her home on the morning of Monday, July 15, 2024. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville, IL. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2024, at Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. Pastor Phil Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hennepin, IL.
Peru Police Make Arrests at Commercial Locations
Peru police have made a number of arrests at commercial locations. On Monday, they were called to the Tou-Rest Motel on Route 6 on a complaint of domestic battery. Antonio Becerra, who lives at the motel, was taken to the La Salle County Jail. On Friday, a homeless woman was...
Rural Earlville man nabbed by TRIDENT Thursday
A rural Earlville man was charged for alleged cocaine trafficking Thursday. TRIDENT agents placed 30-year old Kenneth Hacek under arrest for Illegal Delivery of a Controlled Substance – a class one felony. Hacek was taken into custody after allegedly delivering 3 grams of purported cocaine to someone working with...
OSF Cardiovascular Institute offering specialty Clinics at Peru starting July 22
OSF Heatlhcare's Cardiovascular Institute will add more specialty clinics for the convenience of Illinois Valley residents. Beginning Monday, the 22nd, OSF's Cardiovascular Institute- Peru will open a new office at 920 West Street in Medical Office Building B. Drs. Montevecchi, Donenberg, Thompson and Kawji along with practice providers Traci Keyster,...
Collision Saturday in north Peru fatal for unidentified motorcyclist
A two vehicle collision late Saturday morning in Peru was fatal for one driver. Peru Police Chief Sarah Raymond said officers and EMS responded about 10:35 to May Road, about 500 feet east of Route 251. A vehicle had collided with a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was unresponsive. Life-saving efforts failed...
North Utica Traffic Lights Now Operational
UTICA, N.Y. -- In North Utica, a new traffic signal is now in operation. A new traffic light has been installed on North Genesee Street, but it is still covered up. The State Department of Transportation has activated the signal. The three-color signal is located on North Genesee Street, helping...
Gene W. Brunner
MENDOTA – Gene W. Brunner, 87, of Mendota, passed away peacefully at home, on June 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Holy Cross Church, Mendota with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church with an 8:45 a.m. Rosary. Burial will be at St. Vincent's Cemetery in LaSalle. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the family.
Cops 4 Cancer "Queen of Hearts" Drawing Thursday Night
Cops 4 Cancer is receiving funds in a number of ways. Their two day summer concert in Cedar Point is the 26th and 27th. But, before that, is another “Queen of Hearts” Jackpot drawing Thursday (Tonight) at Greg's Dew Drop Inn at 7. Chances are six for $20 or $5 each. You have to have a ticket in the drum for a chance to win. One ticket will be pulled tonight (Thursday 7-18). If the “Queen of Hearrts” is revealed, the winner receives 70% of the total pot now amounting to roughly $26,540.
OSF HealthCare expands specialty clinics in Peru
OSF HealthCare announced that the OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute soon will add more specialty clinics for the convenience of residents in the Illinois Valley. Starting Monday, July 22, the OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute-Peru will open a new office at 920 West St., Suite LL1, in medical office building B. This location will provide accessibility and convenience, ensuring residents can reach the services and providers they need, OSF said in a news release.
Monster trucks to return July 20 to Princeton
The Overdrive Monster Truck Show will bring a couple of shows Saturday to the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St., Princeton. The first show is 10 a.m. and the second 4:30 p.m. Spectators can take a ride in a 12,000 pound monster truck, meet the drivers, walk the track and watch the show as the trucks flatten cars to pancakes, among other activities. Tickets purchased before the event begin at $10. Day-of-the-event pricing is $15 for children 1 to 11 and $30 for adults.
Mendota Elementary goes solar, may cut 80% of its energy costs
How would you like to save 80% on your electric bill? Mendota Elementary School District 289 believes it can save that much – and recoup its startup costs in just a few years. On Thursday, district officials cut a ceremonial ribbon outside Northbrook School, one of the three school...
Streator council awards series of facade grants to local businesses
The Streator City Council recently approved a series of facade grants during its latest meeting for Blue Eyed Rascal, Vette to Vette and Curley’s Furniture in the amount of $75,000 total. The facade grant program, which started in 2014, prioritizes downtown businesses aiming to restore storefronts to a pre-1950s-era...
Streator council talks about parking across from high school
Streator City Council members on Wednesday discussed an ongoing issue of street parking by nonresidents in the 100 to 200 block of Morrell Street, directly across from Streator High School. Council member David Connor initiated the topic by having it placed on the agenda. The council expressed concerns regarding the...
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