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Star Union Spirits is reopening its tasting room this week following a Jan. 20 fire that forced a temporary closure.

Putnam County Junior High has announced its 2nd quarter honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year.

Much of Illinois has been mired in drought for months and farmers aren’t happy. Neither is Dave Everson. He and other ice climbers are about ready to label winter 2026 the worst in a dog’s age.

Putnam County Junior High has announced its 2nd quarter honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year.

A brush fire stretching a half mile wide near the Hennepin Canal was brought under control after firefighters struck out an alarm box on Tuesday afternoon.

Peoria's bishop was overjoyed learning Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, the Vatican has approved the beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen. But what comes next? Louis Tylka discussed the beatification process.

Peru’s fire chief said late Monday the cause of a fire in the 1900 block of Shooting Park Road remains undetermined, but is not suspicious.
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.

A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.14, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.


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