Emery: Columbus Day in past decades was a mix

Emery: Largely due to recent controversy, the Columbus Day holiday has diminished in importance on the calendar. The holiday wasn’t that big of a deal a century ago, either.
What to know about Marseilles pursuit for new city hall, police station

The Marseilles City Council is in talks about purchasing the former Illinois Valley Cellular building for a new city hall and police station. Here’s what to know about the issue.
Former Peru police chief to run for mayor in 2025

Former Peru Police Chief Douglas Bernabei said he wants to give back to the community that has supported him throughout his career by running for mayor in 2025.
Former Peru police chief to run for mayor in 2025

Former Peru Police Chief Douglas Bernabei said he wants to give back to the community that has supported him throughout his career by running for mayor in 2025.
One killed, at least 8 injured during party at community center in Pennsylvania

According to Pennsylvania State Police, one person is dead and at least eight others are hurt after a shooting early Sunday morning at Chevy Chase Community Center on North 5th Avenue in White Township. Pennsylvania State Police
United States orders warships to Middle East days after Hamas attacks on Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that the United States will send multiple military ships and aircraft closer to Israel as a show of support, ordering the deployment of several warships to the Middle East on Sunday following
Discover Manufacturing Career Expo set Oct. 24 at IVCC

The North Central Regional Betterment Coalition and collaborators will be hosting the ninth annual Discover Manufacturing Career Expo on Oct. 24 at Illinois Valley Community College.
Discover Manufacturing Career Expo set Oct. 24 at IVCC

The North Central Regional Betterment Coalition and collaborators will be hosting the ninth annual Discover Manufacturing Career Expo on Oct. 24 at Illinois Valley Community College.
Ice Spice revealed as musical guest, Pete Davidson to host ‘SNL’ Season 49 premiere

NBC announced that Ice Spice will be the first musical guest, while former cast member Pete Davidson will serve as host of the premiere episode of Saturday Night Live for Season 49, airing on October 14.. The
Free lunch in Streator to be served Oct. 14

Free lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Park Place, 406 Hickory St., Streator.