The La Salle County Recorder’s Office has introduced a new fraud prevention tool designed to protect notaries and the community from the growing threat of notary-related document fraud.

Do you believe any conduct of the current administration needs to be investigated? James Marter: None, but we should Investigate the Fraud perpetuated on the American People in Minnesota for start, by the Biden Administration. Read Marter's full questionnaire here

The Peru City Council sent a message to city firefighters: We mean to make you fully staffed.

La Salle County Clerk Jennifer Ebner said Thursday she’s looking for election judges for the upcoming primary election on March 17.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has introduced legislation that, if passed, could make it easier for local farmers to sell their products to directly to consumers. The proposed bills already have bipartisan support.

Amy “Murri” Briel on a top priority: Making healthcare accessible and affordable for all residents. I was elected to bring healthcare back into hospitals and throughout rural communities. Read Briel's full election questionnaire here

Crystal Loughran: I support abolishing the TRUST Act. Public safety must come first. Read Loughran's full eleciton questionnaire here

Oglesby Knights of Columbus donated $1,000 to the Oglesby Dickinson House Foundation with proceeds from a fish and shrimp fry fundraiser.

Rugby. Ultimate frisbee. Flag football. Lacrosse. Peru’s vision is to offer a vast sports complex that would draw competitors from four hours away. But it won’t happen in 2026.