Zion United Church of Christ in Peru to host June 20 ice cream social

Zion United Church of Christ in Peru will host an ice cream social 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the church, 1521 Sixth St.
Serena High School Class of 1964 donates $22,192 to school

The Serena High School class of 1964 recently held its 60th reunion and donated a class gift of $22,192 to the school for a digital touch screen legacy board.
Autopsy completed on remains found at Cherry Mine, no further information available

An autopsy was conducted Tuesday on the remains discovered outside the village of Cherry at the decommissioned Cherry Mine, Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said.
Autopsy completed on remains found at Cherry Mine, no further information available

An autopsy was conducted Tuesday on the remains discovered outside the village of Cherry at the decommissioned Cherry Mine, Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said.
OSF Center for Health-Streator to host community blood drive

OSF HealthCare will host a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 24, with ImpactLife Blood Center in the Community Education space at OSF Center for Health-Streator, 111 Spring St.
Pavilion to replace contaminated Mendota site thanks to $1.3 million grant

Mendota is getting nearly $1.3 million in federal help to clean up the blighted two-parcel site that included a dry-cleaning business and farm implement/auto parts retailer. The area will become a community gathering space, including a band
Pavilion to replace contaminated Mendota site thanks to $1.3 million grant

Mendota is getting nearly $1.3 million in federal help to clean up the blighted two-parcel site that included a dry-cleaning business and farm implement/auto parts retailer. The area will become a community gathering space, including a band
Tyler Dorsch, Chance Resetich homer in Pistol Shrimp’s win over Burlington

Tyler Dorsch and Hall graduate Chance Resetich each hit two-run homers Tuesday as the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp beat the Burlington Bees 9-5 on Tuesday in Peru.
Tyler Dorsch, Chance Resetich homer in Pistol Shrimp’s win over Burlington

Tyler Dorsch and Hall graduate Chance Resetich each hit two-run homers Tuesday as the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp beat the Burlington Bees 9-5 on Tuesday in Peru.
Softball: Ella Hermes Player of Year, Tessa Krull Pitcher of Year in Tri-County Conference

The Tri-County Conference has released its all-league softball teams for the 2024 season, with the Illinois Valley area dominating the selections.