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Children with the Mexican folkloric dance group De Colores perform at the Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Center at Illinois Valley Community College on Wednesday. The group performed for Hispanic Heritage Month. In September of 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week observed during the week that included Sept. 16. In 1989 it was expanded to a month long celebration Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The start date is significant because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American counties: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sep. 16, and Sep. 18 respectively.

The La Salle-Peru High School Board unanimously voted to approve the transfer of two students to the La Salle County Regional Office of Education’s Safe School Program instead of expulsion following their involvement in an altercation Sept. 17.

La Salle-Peru High School is set to host its Octoberfest Choral Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7 in Matthiessen Memorial Auditorium at LPHS.

Mendota High School announced this year's homecoming royalty.

While COVID-19 restrictions have brought change to the routine school day, La Salle-Peru High School teachers have incorporated more out-of-the-box teaching methods into their regular curriculum, including spending class time outdoors.

The La Salle-Peru High School Board decided to expel two students for their actions during a fight that included the assault of a school security officer Friday, Sept. 17, on campus.

The La Salle County Retired Teachers Association will have a general membership meeting 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at Danny Carey Memorial Park in Utica.

Kali Vassos of Hall High School in Spring Valley has been named a commended student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Susan Glassman will conduct a one-hour clinic on preserving autumn produce at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at Oglesby Public Library.