Peru launches memorial bench program
PERU – Memorial benches can now be sponsored throughout the city of Peru. The city will be offering the public the opportunity to have a bench installed in a public area with an inscribed plaque. An application
Peru Electric Department to replace pole on Wenzel Road
PERU – The City of Peru Electric Department will be replacing a pole on the high-line along Wenzel Road on Thursday, and the intersection with Marquette road may be partially blocked. Work is expected to start
Bill adopted supporting return of DeKalb County land to Potawatomi Nation
SHABBONA – The Illinois House has passed a bill supporting the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s efforts to regain possession of the Shab-eh-nay Reservation that was illegally sold by the federal government in 1849. The nation is
Streator High School awarded grant to support mental health and wellness
STREATOR – The Illinois State Board of Education awarded Streator Township High School with a grant to support the mental and physical wellness of students, staff, and parents. The over $147,000 Community Partnership Grant will
Dixon pair arrested on Methamphetamine charges
OGLESBY – A pair of women from Dixon are facing drug charges after an investigation by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team. TriDENT announced that on Monday evening they took 34-year-old Jessica M. Balma and 35-year-old Angelia
Senate unanimously approves making Daylight Savings Time permanent
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed a bill in an unanimous voice vote that would make daylight savings time permanent, potentially putting an end to the twice-annual time changes. Called the Sunlight Protection Act, the bill will
Rural Earlville bridge to be replaced over the summer
EARLVILLE – A rural bridge north of Earlville will be replaced by the LaSalle County Highway Department, and work is expected to take most of the summer. Beginning Monday, East 1250th Road, or North Main will be
President Biden plans to travel to Europe next week to discuss the Russian/Ukraine conflict
White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday that President Joe Biden plans to travel to Brussels next week to meet with world leaders to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Psaki’s announcement confirmed speculation earlier in the
Unvaccinated Yankees, Mets players to be prevented from playing home games due to current New York City mandates
New York Mets and Yankees players who are unvaccinated will not be allowed to play games in New York for the foreseeable future due to the current mandate enforced in the city. The law applies to all
Defensive end Randy Gregory agrees to join Denver Broncos, changes course after Dallas Cowboys had already announce deal
Defensive end Randy Gregory will sign with the Denver Broncos, and not the Dallas Cowboys, despite the Cowboys announcing on Tuesday that Gregory had decided to re-sign with the franchise in free agency. That agreement, apparently, fell