Peru Elementary to halt pre-K transport next school year

Peru Elementary Schools announced preschool transportation services will be discontinued beginning with the 2026–27 school year.
Freedom House in Princeton elects Dr. Crystal Strode to board
Illinois Valley Community College hosting blood drive
Princeton Elementary to hold preschool screening March 19-20
St. Bede alum Dr. Mike Stuart had close-up view to USA Men’s Hockey Olympic gold-winning moment
St. Bede alum Dr. Mike Stuart had close-up view to USA Men’s Hockey Olympic gold-winning moment
St. Bede alum Dr. Mike Stuart had close-up view to USA Men’s Hockey Olympic gold-winning moment

Dr. Mike Stuart, a 1975 St. Bede alum, was Chief Medical Supervisor for the USA men’s hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Abbey Murphy, with cousins in Princeton, played for the USA women’s team.
St. Bede alum Dr. Mike Stuart had close-up view to USA Men’s Hockey Olympic gold-winning moment

Dr. Mike Stuart, a 1975 St. Bede alum, was Chief Medical Supervisor for the USA men’s hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Abbey Murphy, with cousins in Princeton, played for the USA women’s team.
Photos: Creativity on display as IVCC Edible Car Contest turns 20

Students from JFK School, Putnam County Junior High, La Salle-Peru Township High School, LaMoille School, Ottawa High School and DePue, attended the 20th annual Edible Car Contest on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Illinois Valley Community College
Photos: Creativity on display as IVCC Edible Car Contest turns 20

Students from JFK School, Putnam County Junior High, La Salle-Peru Township High School, LaMoille School, Ottawa High School and DePue, attended the 20th annual Edible Car Contest on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Illinois Valley Community College