The Illinois Department of Natural Resources conducted a controlled burn on Monday, March 30, 2026, across from Deer Park Golf Club near Oglesby and Starved Rock State Park. Approximately 300 acres of prairie were burned during the planned burnoff. The burning of the prairie helps maintain a healthy grassland and prevents invasive plants.

Newman defeated Bureau Valley 20-5 on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Bureau Valley High School.

Bureau Valley defeated Newman 9-6 on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Bureau Valley High School.

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.

A long line of cars waited for the Easter distribution on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Illinois Valley Food Pantry in Peru.

Students with the Academy of Saint Carlo Acutis performed "Godspell Jr." on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Academy of Saint Carlo Acutis school in Oglesby. "Godspell JR." is the young performer’s edition of John-Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz’s groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, friendship, and love. The school conducted two performances on Friday and Saturday.

Hundreds of kids attended the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Centennial Park in Peru. Over 7,000 Easter eggs were scattered across the park.

Over 100 people gathered for a "No Kings" rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Rotary Park in Princeton.

L-P defeated Streator 7-1 on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the L-P Athletic Complex in La Salle.