Carus LLC to retire warehouse, work out details for an air monitor and emergency response team
With the La Salle City Council aiming to remove a truck route on Porter Avenue that leads to a Carus LLC warehouse, the company announced Monday it will discontinue use of the warehouse and remove all remaining
Peru council approves short-term rentals ordinance mayor says ‘protects the citizens’
Short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts now may be allowed in Peru as long as they are approved on a case-by-case basis through a special use permit.
Pistol Shrimp lose third straight to Danville Dans
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp lost 15-4 to the Danville Dans on Monday in Peru.
Oglesby tells Carus insurers: Pay up
Carus Chemical’s insurers have offered to reimburse 85% of Oglesby’s equipment loss in the January explosion and fire. Oglesby said no and is holding out for more.
Juneteenth event in Spring Valley was celebratory, reflective
There was live music, food and drinks, basketball, bounce houses and speakers Monday at a four-hour Juneteenth celebration at Kirby Park in Spring Valley.
$41,000 in scholarships awarded to 17 students at Starved Rock Country Community Foundation reception
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation awarded more than $41,000 in scholarships to 17 students at a reception Sunday in Ottawa.
Mendota approves $200 yearly fee for mobile food vendors
The Mendota City Council on Monday approved fees on mobile food trucks and mobile food vendors.
La Moille Lions Club to host chicken dinner June 22
The LaMoille Lions Club will be hosting a chicken dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at 308 Howard St.
3 Things to Know About Pet Insurance
Brennan & Stuart Inc. – If you have a pet, pet insurance is one of the best investments you can make.
La Salle County police reports: June 19, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for Monday, June 19, 2023.