Maribeth M. Wilson

The Peru Police Department is one step closer to beginning the search for a part-time social worker, thanks in part to a grant from the La Salle County State’s Attorney’s Office.

The City of La Salle will be making several sidewalks ADA-compliant, thanks in part to a state grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

A forensic autopsy conducted Tuesday indicated Ronald H. Burkart, 71, died from carbon monoxide intoxication due to smoke and soot inhalation from the fire, Ploch said in the release.

he Ottawa Fire Department responded to a house fire on Tuesday afternoon in the 2500 Block of Cherry Lane for reports of smoke and windows breaking, Fire Chief Brian Bressner said in a news release.

Princeton Junior Woman’s Club Baby Contest has received its first six entries for 2025.

The committee believes the city could fund it with a 20-year bond. However, during Monday’s committee of the whole, some aldermen weren’t convinced.

Multiple agencies responded to a two-story residential structure fire in the 1400 Block of U.S. Route 6 in rural Ottawa on Saturday night.

The following cases were considered by the Bureau County Grand Jury on July 18.

The Illinois Valley Parkinson’s Support Group will hold its monthly meeting from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at the Utica fire station on Route 178 just south of Casey’s.

According to the news release, Pampe will offer several services, including osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), preventive care, chronic disease management and mental health care.

All 16 wines from August Hill Winery and Illinois Sparkling Co. earned medals at the 2025 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition, August Hill said in a news release.

PYSL is for children aged four to 14. Players must be four years old by Aug. 31, 2025, and no older than 14 as of September 1, 2012, to enroll. PYSL is located in Princeton. The league accepts players from all surrounding communities.

Sidney A. Schiltz, age 42, of Sheridan and Melissa Vissman, age 31, of Ottawa, were discovered cause of death will be withheld at this time pending further forensic testing and court proceedings, Ploch said.

Now in its 23rd year, the free, week-long camp welcomed a new class of sixth-grade students from across the Illinois Valley—bringing the total number of graduates since 2001 to 652, according to a news release.

Seats are still available for the 2025 class, which takes place July 28 to August 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information and an application form are available through ivcc.edu/readysetgo/.