Maribeth M. Wilson

A 71-year-old Fulton man died following a multi-vehicle crash Friday on Interstate 80, Bureau County Coroner Kurt Workman said.

Amateur and professional gardeners in La Salle now have another garden to share their green thumbs at Community Garden, located near the city’s fire station, 1227 Fifth St.

The Lighted Way Children’s Developmental Center in La Salle will be hosting its annual spaghetti supper from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Uptown Grill, 601 First St., La Salle.

The Illinois Valley Food and Deli in La Salle closed permanently Wednesday, according to a store announcement.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle celebrated the reopening of the main level of the Mansion for tours with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday.

Peru’s new city clerk, a former alderman, said he is looking forward to working with the city’s citizens and businesses over the next four years.

Recently elected Peru officials were sworn in Monday during the City Council meeting.

Peru police officers along with a behavioral healthcare therapist from Arukah Institute of Healing participated in a training session to prepare for the potential of an active school shooting.

The La Salle County Friends of Extension & 4-H will host a drive-thru fundraiser, featuring Stone Jug BBQ at 4 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the La Salle County Extension Office Parking Lot, 1689 N. 31st Road in Ottawa.

La Salle Police Department received a surprise Easter treat on Friday — chocolate bunnies.

The Peru Municipal Pool Committee released its first preliminary pool design on its social media account on Thursday.

Registration opened for the 23rd annual Carus summer science camp – a free, weeklong program designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds through hands-on STEM learning.

The Rotary Park Foundation donated $5,000 to the city of La Salle on Monday.

Streator native 1st Sgt. Aaron Paus retired from the Illinois Army National Guard after 23 years and four deployments.

The La Salle Public Library will be welcoming musician and historian Barry Cloyd at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.