A single-family residence located at 2027 9th Street in Peru changed ownership on Feb. 6.

A 1,200-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1928, has changed hands.

207 participants from local junior high and high schools, the IVCC student body and members of the IVCC community created 78 cars that were judged and raced in the gymnasium at the main Oglesby campus.

The Mendota and Fieldcrest boys basketball teams won in regional play, plus more in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team beat Dixon 62-53 on Wednesday to advance to the Class 3A L-P Regional final where the Cavaliers will face rival Ottawa.

The La Moille Lions Club will hold a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the club, 308 Howard St.

Peru Elementary Schools announced preschool transportation services will be discontinued beginning with the 2026–27 school year.

Students from JFK School, Putnam County Junior High, La Salle-Peru Township High School, LaMoille School, Ottawa High School and DePue, attended the 20th annual Edible Car Contest on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. IVCC's Edible Car Contest always coincides with National Engineering Week.

Illinois Valley Community College is accepting submissions for its 2026 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest.