The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.

Central Intermediate School in Ottawa recently announced its Champions of the Charter for September.

The Illinois Valley Food Pantry recently reopened after moving to a new building located at 4133 Progress Blvd. in Peru.

Wellness and Recovery with Maitri in Peru recently was awarded a grant by the Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club to buy YMCA memberships, create hygiene wellness packs, and buy gift cards.

Illinois Valley Cursillo will hold an evening of food and fellowship at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 in Marseilles.

The Oglesby Knights of Columbus, 307 E. Florence St., will host a fish and shrimp fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from Sept. 15 to Sept. 30.

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St. Bede Academy held its annual homecoming parade on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in downtown Peru.

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The annual Bill's Barktoberfest took place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Jordan block in Ottawa, featuring various activities just for dogs. The event honors Bill Walsh Sr. and his passion for dogs. Proceeds benefit Bill's Barking Lot City Dog Park.