Pistol Shrimp hit three homers in win over Chillicothe Paints

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp blasted three home runs in a 6-3 win over the Chillicothe Paints on Thursday in Peru.
Ottawa fatal shooting case moved to July 20

A Spring Valley man charged in an Ottawa shooting death will be back in court July 20, possibly with a private lawyer.
Conviction stands in Marseilles drive-by shooting

An Ottawa man will resume serving 12 years for a Marseilles drive-by shooting (one person was injured) after failing Thursday to argue for a new trial.
Princeton Public Library to host local author Lori Windows July 7

The Princeton Public Library will host local author, Lori Windows, at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 7 at 698 E. Peru St.
I-80 work in Bureau County to begin July 7; traffic reduced to one lane for 10-mile stretch

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction as work begins to build a median crossover on I-80 near the Bureau-Henry County line and repair shoulders throughout the work zone.
I-80 work in Bureau County to begin July 7; traffic reduced to one lane for 10-mile stretch

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction as work begins to build a median crossover on I-80 near the Bureau-Henry County line and repair shoulders throughout the work zone.
Bureau County police blotter: July 6, 2023

Here are the police reports for Bureau County for Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Bureau County police blotter: July 6, 2023

Here are the police reports for Bureau County for Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Stuttering Foundation donates resources to Selby Township Library District

The Stuttering Foundation has donated books and DVDs to multiple public libraries, including the Selby Township Library District in Depue.
Stuttering Foundation donates resources to Selby Township Library District in DePue

The Stuttering Foundation has donated books and DVDs to multiple public libraries, including the Selby Township Library District in DePue.