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The single-family residence located at 2821 6th Street in Peru was sold on June 2, for $210,000, or $122 per square foot.
Since its inception, more names and panels have been added each year, with the nine new additions bringing the total to 8,041.
The project at 704 Illinois Ave. is to refurbish the existing two-story building and outfit it to become a community event space on the first floor and a co-working space on the second.
Former PC volleyball/track standout, Hall coach Dani Zellmer-Bunzell remembered for her infectious smile. Coach Demi Salazar says, "she was a good kid."
A look at the final softball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.
A look at the top softball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.
Avah Oertel batted .607 with a school single-season record 17 homers, 59 RBIs, 19 doubles and 55 runs scored. The NewsTribune Softball Player of the Year is already Princeton’s career leader for home runs (35), RBIs (137) and doubles (35).
A 1,236-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1893, has changed hands.
Police in Utica are launching a traffic enforcement campaign through July 6, focusing on impaired and unbuckled drivers.
Justin Suarez's progress on a mural at 725 Main St. in downtown Mendota. The mural depicts the wildlife that visitors to Lake Mendota and Lake Kakusha may encounter. The mural was delayed by the severe weather in the region last week, but Suarez said he hopes to finish the mural in the coming days, with a target date of early next week.
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of La Salle County, here's what sold for $200,000 or under over the past week.
The annual Oglesby Summer Fun Fest returns this week with a carnival, kids parade and a variety of food trucks. The carnival will runs through Sunday, June 21. Hours will be Friday, 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Wristbands will cost $33 per person. The Red, White and Bike Kids Parade will be Saturday, June 20. The festival wraps up Sunday with fireworks at 9:30p.m.
The Mendota City Council approved the application of Art Riewaldt Jr. and his company, Riewaldt Inc., for the $180,000 RLF with a 5% interest rate over the 15-year life of the loan.
A Peru man faces up to a year in jail after La Salle police clocked him driving nearly 100 mph in a 55-mph zone.
A large fire — flames were visible above the roof— broke out at the Starved Rock House of Jerky. The fire appeared to either be contained or extinguished by 12:25 p.m.
A look at the top girls soccer players in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.
La Salle-Peru senior Vicky Tejada is the 2026 NewsTribune Girls Soccer Player of the Year after scoring an area-best 25 goals and helped the Cavaliers improve by 10 wins.
Authorities have apprehended the fourth and final suspect in a drug and theft ring based out of Streator.