The mother of Jelani Day, a 25-year-old Illinois State University graduate student who went missing and was later found dead in the Illinois River, said Peru and its police department are mishandling and neglecting her son’s case.
Participants will be able to pick up to four scents from the 50+ options. Everyone will be able to create their own 8 oz. candle.
Carus announced Monday it is actively investigating the cause of the Jan 11 chemical fire at the Carus plant in La Salle, according to the press release.
The Bureau County Fair has announced Josh Turner, Special Guest Sara Evans will headline the Annual Country Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds at 811 W Peru St. in Princeton.
A copy of the survey is being mailed to anyone who rode with BPART during 2022. Copies of the survey are also available at the BPART office, located at 535 Elm Place Suite 8 in Princeton. The survey is also available on the RideWithBPART Facebook page.
Construction at the new GAF roofing and manufacturing plant in Peru, a site that will bring in new jobs and aid in economic development for the city, is well underway with exterior walls and steel work in progress.
Nearly 170 students at Hall High School in Spring Valley earned a position on the 2022-2023 first semester Principal’s List.
Eagle Watch Weekend featured activities Saturday and Sunday at the Starved Rock Visitor Center, the Illinois Waterway Visitors Center and the Starved Rock Lodge.
St. Margaret’s hospital in Peru will close at 7 a.m. Saturday, here's some answers to frequently asked questions.