Scaffolding will no longer be installed at the Maytag building, the site of a proposed brewpub in La Salle. Instead, plans are being developed for a more permanent solution and to take steps forward on the project.

Residential displacements and environmental concerns led Ameren to eliminate a potential route for a new transmission line, which will run from La Salle to North Utica.

Was an Oglesby grade school subject to a hack? The school district and Oglesby police confirmed Friday an investigation has been launched.

Mendota High School will host registration through Tuesday, Aug. 9. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 10.

The city of Peru was informed it did not receive its request for $6 million to $7 million in federal grant money to relocate a substation from Water Street out of a flood zone to Center Street.

Peru’s police chief and deputy chief will meet Wednesday with Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp officials to discuss security at Schweickert Stadium during future seasons.

Spring Valley residents: Did you remember to put out your garbage Monday?

Officers Jack Barnes and Evan Duttlinger were fired upon and could have been killed. Oglesby hasn’t forgotten their heroism.

A western wear store is moving from Peru to Mill Street in Utica.