Oglesby might be ready to loosen its restrictions on short-term rentals.

You heard the sounds of basketballs bouncing, whistles being blown, the squeaking of sneakers on the gym floor, and saw the enthusiasm and excitement of 45 young campers. This week’s FCA Basketball Camp also is about Bibles and worship.

The Peru City Council may be nearing a consensus on how to adorn the water tower, but a final vote is pending.

Matt Tumbleson always wanted to work for the Chicago Bulls growing up in Buda. He's made a 21-year career in the NBA, including the past 14 years with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He chatted with Kevin Hieronymus about how he's chased and made that dream come true.

"Legally Blonde" comes to Stage 212 this weekend.

NCI ARTworks will announce the winners of the juried art exhibition at the opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 11 for more than 30 “Emerging Artists” at the NCI ARTworks Gallery, 400 Fifth St., Peru.

The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday it is participating in a campaign to crack down on speeding. The campaign begins Tuesday, July 8.

Fireworks are being blamed for a minor fire in Mendota -- extinguished before firefighters arrived -- on the Fourth of July.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp went 3-4 last week heading into the Prospect League All-Star break. The Shrimp's James Love and Tyler Deleskiewicz will play in the All-Star Game on Tuesday in Springfield.