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A deeper Baker Lake means better fishing

A deeper Baker Lake means better fishing

Caught any fish lately at Baker Lake? Have you noticed the bluegills and sunfish are smaller than in years past? There are complex problems in the lake. The City of Peru means to fix them.

By Tom Collins●
Mendota hopes to continue Safe Routes to School initiative

Mendota hopes to continue Safe Routes to School initiative

Following successful improvements in 2025, the city of Mendota is continuing to work with the HW Lochner group to improve walkability near schools through the Safe Routes to School program.

By Mathias Woerner●

Utica Village Board reschedules meeting to May 12

There will be a special meeting of the Utica Village Board at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12.

By Tom Collins●

Peru approves $26K for project at Peoria, Shooting Park

Watch for asphalt crews later this spring at Shooting Park Road and Peoria Street in Peru.

By Tom Collins●

Mendota to take over YMCA branch operations from Illinois Valley organization

The City of Mendota is sending a letter of intent to the Illinois Valley YMCA to transfer operations of the Mendota YMCA branch to the City, following the IV YMCA’s announcement of its decision to stop funding, operating and managing the Mendota branch, starting this fall.

By Mathias Woerner●

A familiar name to keep Peru police fully staffed

Peru police are getting a new patrol officer and his last name will be familiar to city residents. Aidan DeGroot is the son of Sgt. Scott DeGroot and nephew of recently retired Sgt. Ed DeGroot.

By Tom Collins●

Peru residential fire forces evacuation; pets unaccounted for

Peru firefighters responded to a house fire Monday afternoon near the intersection of Market, Main and Schuyler streets in Peru.

By Tom Collins●