Peru man gets 12 years for large coke bust
A Peru man charged with possessing nearly 2 pounds of cocaine and a prohibited firearm entered a negotiated plea Wednesday. Robert Wright was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Autism Acceptance – Friendly Faces, Safe Spaces
Annie from Shaw Local Radio spoke with Det. Ozzie Landerlos with the Ottawa Police Department for its Autism Acceptance evening on April 1
Bureau Valley High School inducts 16 students into National Honor Society
Bureau Valley High School inducted 16 new members into the National Honor Society on Thursday, March 26.
OSF and IVCC offering free three-week program in ASL and baby sign
Participants will gain practical communication skills, including signs used in everyday life and healthcare settings, and learn foundational signs covering basic communication, emotions, and health-related terms, helping to foster connection, understanding, and accessibility.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Steve Westerman talks about Shermans Celebrating 50 Years in Business
Dani Holland from Shaw Local Radio interviews Steve Westerman, who works for Shermans, a furniture/appliance store in the Illinois Valley
La Salle-Peru High School Foundation announces 2026 trivia night
The event starts at 7 p.m., but doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person with up to 10 people at each team table.
U.S. stock market swings sharply as Iran conflict fuels oil spike, inflation fears
The U.S. stock market was volatile on Thursday, sliding steeply at the start before trimming most of those losses by midday, though they remained slightly in the red. The S&P 500 dipped roughly 0.2% to near 6,560,
President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, bringing an abrupt end to her contentious time leading the Justice Department as dissatisfaction with her performance intensified. In a Truth Social announcement, Trump confirmed the move, stating:
Hailee Steinfeld and husband Josh Allen welcome baby girl
Hailee Steinfeld and her husband, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, have announced the arrival of their first child—a daughter. “Our baby girl has arrived!!” they shared in a joint message posted to Steinfeld’s Substack on April 2.
Sony Music shares tracklist to soundtrack for Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’
A new companion album tied to the upcoming Michael Jackson biographical film ‘Michael’ will arrive alongside the movie this spring. Sony Music confirmed that “Michael: Songs from the Motion Picture” will be released on April 24 –