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In less than a year, Chaos and Curiosities has outgrown its former space in Peru and moved into its new home at 524 First St. in La Salle.
The former Sears building at 1607 38th St. in Peru has a new owner, a private investor from Tracy, California.
About 15 La Salle-Peru High School community members gathered Wednesday to discuss implementation of a new cellphone policy for the school.
La Salle residents who have voiced their concerns about the accumulation of litter have been heard, as the city will host its first cleanup day Saturday, May 18.
Haven was the belle of the ball during Monday's Peru City Council meeting as residents, city officials and visitors fawned over the pup and new member of the Peru Police Department.
The La Salle City Council is expected to discuss the future of the proposed Rocket Brewpub, a restaurant/multi-use building within the same business group as the Lone Buffalo/Tangled Roots establishments in Ottawa.
Peru residents will have the opportunity, by this time next year, to watch a 2 to 3 minute video showcasing the TBM Avenger Reunion Show and highlighting the city.
The former Sears building at 1607 38th St. in Peru is up for auction, the city announced on its Facebook page Monday.
The newest recruit at the Peru Police Department is an 8-week-old St. Bernard.
La Salle-Peru High School will host a community forum on Wednesday, May 8, to consider implementing tougher restrictions on cellphones for students during the 2024-2025 school year.
Qualifying La Salle residents looking to apply for the Housing Rehabilitation Grant, following an April 24 announcement from Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may have to wait a few months for the process to begin.
Dr. Sarah Scruggs, chief executive officer for the Arukah Institute of Healing, spoke to Rotary clubs in La Salle about what the agency is doing to help those with mental illness or those abusing substances.
When Spring Valley Fire Chief Todd Bogatitus joined the cadet program at 16 years old he was deliberating his future career paths and was looking for a way to serve his community. Almost 40 years later, he remains as passionate and enthusiastic.
All it took was a flyer asking for volunteers and Wendy Louis of Putnam signed up to take an EMT class through Putnam County.
At age 8, Alex Doll was riding around the block on his bike when he lost his balance and fell off. A local police officer checked to see if he was alright. This seemingly small gesture left an impression.