A group of nine local veterans took to the skies Tuesday morning at Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru as part of Dream Flights, a national program that gives older veterans the chance to experience a ride in a World War Two-era plane.

Got an idea on what Mendota’s forthcoming pavilion should look like? Reimagine Mendota is accepting proposals until Sept. 8.

Using an Elks National Foundation $1,000 Gratitude Grant, the Oglesby Elks have helped the Ottawa Police Benevolent Association with their 2025 back-to-school shopping program.

Oglesby Elks Lodge #2360 is cooperating with the Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club District 6420 to help fund the Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program.

Grow Spring Valley announced a pop-up cooking class, “Cooking with Chef Sara of Chef Fitzyour Palate,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Julie Rutgens Taliani Community Garden.

Utica has canceled its remaining meetings for the month of August.

There’s really nothing to report at this time,” Mayor Ken Kolowski said. “But, things are in motion.”

Peru City Council approved a bid Monday to construct a dog park on Water Street.

The La Salle County Health Department will sponsor the 31st Annual Food Service Seminar on Sept. 8 at Senica’s Oak Ridge, La Salle.