A semi truck struck the U.S. Route 6 overpass on Monday, March 30, 2026 in Peru. Traffic was closed in both northbound and southbound directions on Illinois Route 251. Peru Police and Fire were on the scene. The incident happened shortly before 10a.m.

An accident involving a tractor-trailer shut down all lanes for about 90 minutes on Route 251 at the U.S. 6 overpass in Peru.

Prosecutors say the family dog saved the woman when it intervened.

There will be a November rematch of the 2024 contest for statehouse: Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel (D-Ottawa) will again try to fend off Republican challenger Liz Bishop of La Salle.

Tom Kammerer won the vote over Edward Jauch for the Republican nomination for Bureau County Sheriff, according to unofficial results on Tuesday night.

Darren Bailey has won the Republican nomination for governor in Tuesday’s primary election, setting up a familiar face-off with Democrat JB Pritzker in the race for the governor’s office in November, according to unofficial election results.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

Snow and wind caused nearly whiteout conditions across the Illinois Valley on Monday, March 16, 2026. The storm sharply reduced visibility, and dangerous travel conditions were reported across the region.

Here is a roundup of weather-related cancellations in the Illinois Valley.