Peru library shares June 2023 schedule

The Peru Library, 1409 11th St., has several events scheduled for June. 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6: Navigate Your Stars with Jesmyn Ward, all ages. It is virtual only. To register, go to https://bit.ly/ILPJesmynWard. Join the library
Write Team: Childhood in Afghanistan left lasting impression

Did you know I actually started writing this column more than 50 years ago? When I was young, I accompanied my parents on a two-year Peace Corps term in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. They encouraged me to start keeping
One dead, 6 others injured during shooting at memorial in Chicago

Police say that a shooting on Chicago’s West Side early Sunday morning left one dead and six others injured. Deputy Chief Adnardo Gutierrez of the Chicago Police Department said that the victims were at a memorial celebrating
One dead, 6 others injured during shooting at memorial in Chicago

Police say that a shooting on Chicago’s West Side early Sunday morning left one dead and six others injured. Deputy Chief Adnardo Gutierrez of the Chicago Police Department said that the victims were at a memorial celebrating
Shooting at party in Missouri leaves 2 teens dead, 4 wounded

A shooting at a party in central Missouri early Sunday morning left two teenagers dead and four others wounded Police said those who suffered fatalities were 16 and 17 years old, but their identities have not been
Shooting at party in Missouri leaves 2 teens dead, 4 wounded

A shooting at a party in central Missouri early Sunday morning left two teenagers dead and four others wounded Police said those who suffered fatalities were 16 and 17 years old, but their identities have not been
Structural pension reform for Illinois is overdue
The General Assembly is in the midst of crafting legislation that reflects its most pivotal function – passage of an annual budget. And yet, Democrats, despite their supermajority, already have missed their self-imposed deadline of getting that
Keep Illinois law strong on protecting personal biometric information

Illinois’ Biometric Information and Protection Act has been under attack, almost since the day it was enacted, from companies that don’t want to bother with it. If a company runs afoul of the law and racks up
USA Basketball wins women’s gold, men’s silver at FIBA World Cup

USA beat France 16-12 to win the gold medal at the 3-on-3 women’s FIBA World Cup on Sunday in Vienna, Austria, while Serbia defeated the United States 21-19 in the men’s title game. The women lost their
Reimagine Mendota to gather community input

Jason Neises, coach of the Community Heart & Soul framework, speaks to community members and leaders Thursday night in Mendota – Shaw Local Media Photo Charles Van Horn MENDOTA – Reimagine Mendota, an organization that is devoted