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Mario Cotea specialist in geriatric and internal Medicine with Carle Health, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Pink Ribbon Club of the Illinois Valley, a local cancer support group.

The 2025 calendar was built entirely from the community: more than 450 photographs were submitted by visitors and local photographers, and the final calendar featured a curated selection highlighting the parks’ year-round beauty and key events.

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees Facilities Committee will next week to review construction and renovation projects.

The I&M Canal National Heritage Area promotes the economic development, culture, heritage and stories of the region and communities that owe their growth to the canal.

The First Congregational Church of Peru will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the church, located at the corner of Fourth and West streets.

The First Congregational Church of Peru will host its annual Vacation Bible School from July 22 to 24 this year.

La Salle-Peru High School announced the students who qualified for high scholarship, earning a 3.5 GPA or higher, and honor roll earning a 3.0 GPA or higher, during the spring semester of the 2024-25 school year.

For the first time, a student in Illinois Valley Community College’s study-abroad program will study in South Korea, IVCC said in a news release.

Putnam County junior Alex Rodriguez was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after winning two medals at the Class 1A state track and field meet.

Debo Ace Hardware - Father’s Day is the perfect time to show appreciation for the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who lend their time, tools, and wisdom to those around them.

Learning Stage, in cooperation with Festival 56, will be offering Camp 56, a summer camp for ages eight to 14 from July 7 through July 18 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 416 Dover Road in Princeton.

L-P junior Taylor Vescogni was named the Interstate 8 Conference Player of the Year and the Three Rivers East, Lincoln Trail and Little Ten also released all-conference teams.

"That's just the kind of community Henry is," Kaitlyn Anderson said about the support the Henry-Senachwine softball team received during its postseason run.

Since Hope Week's inception, volunteers have come together to enhance and beautify local nonprofits and parks, while also making some locations more ADA accessible.

Stage 212 has announced a final drawdown for its Queen of Hearts raffle at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 in the Atrium of the Westclox Building, 300 5th St. in Peru.

Illinois Valley Community College will begin its summer schedule on Friday, June 13, this year.

The University of Illinois Extension will lead a series of air fryer cooking classes this month looking to help local residents prepare delicious and healthy meals without using a hot oven or stove.

Henry Ace Hardware is celebrating its grand opening Friday through Sunday.

The Henry-Senachwine softball team's record-breaking season came to an end Monday with a 2-0 loss to Dakota in the Class 1A Sterling Supersectional.

La Salle-Peru High school announced its top 10 academic students after eight semesters from the class of 2025.

The Seneca American Legion Kasal Post 457 will host its annual “Breakfast in the Park” from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 8, at Crotty Park on Shipyard Road in Seneca.

As part of the 2025 “Color Our World - Summer Reading Program,” the Putnam County Public Library District has partnered with the Peoria Chiefs to present “Homer’s Summer Reading Program,” which encourages summer reading.

La Salle-Peru Township High School graduating seniors received special awards and scholarships during the annual Senior Awards Program.

Mendota senior Crystal Garcia was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after scoring the only goal in the Trojans' 1-0 win in the regional championship and also scoring in the sectional semifinal.

Peru Public Library will host a free Medicare information session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 11.

The Oglesby Elks Lodge #2360 recently held its annual awards banquet to honor local students for their work in school, writing and leadership.

Illinois Valley Community College will begin its Ed’Venture summer camps in June, offering over 40 camps for kids aged 5 to 17.

Greenfield Station will provide live music Friday, June 21 at a Reimagine Mendota event at Lake Mendota.

Putnam County Public Library District will host an art workshop, “Foil Fun: Embossed Art,” at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

A La Salle business owner avoided prison Friday despite failing to pay state sales taxes for more than two years.

Peru Catholic School released its honor and high honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host an art workshop, “Tape It Up! Abstract Art,” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the McNabb Branch, 322 W. Main St.

A 29-year-old man was sent to OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Peru after a fall at Starved Rock.

Princeton's Ian Morris and Bureau Valley's Landon Hulsing won discus state titles, five area throwers brought home six medals and St. Bede's Greyson Marincic was runner-up in the 110 hurdles at the IHSA boys track and field state meet.

The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund is set to award grants to eight organizations this spring, including a combined $6,000 to theater groups in La Salle, Streator and Princeton.

Fifteen Peru Catholic School eighth grade students participated in a graduation ceremony held May 16, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Church.

Illinois Valley Community College held its 44th annual Adult Education ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Firefighters extinguished a salvage yard fire Friday evening on 290 N. 35th Road in La Salle.

A La Salle man was placed on non-reporting probation after pleading guilty Friday to two misdemeanors filed after he brandished an assault rifle with Environmental Protection Agency workers in the vicinity.

Get ready to blast off into a summer of adventure with Peru Public Library’s 2025 summer reading program.

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen a documentary, “Soul of the Ocean,” documentary at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

Stanford recruit Elena Krause and defending state champion Pontiac beat L-P 7-0 in the Class 3A Pontiac Regional championship Friday.

Brynna Anderson delivered a two-run double and Lauren Harbison struck out 11 as Henry-Senachwine won its first sectional title with a 2-1 victory over West Central on Friday.

A gunshot fired 2022 in La Salle – no one was hurt – led to a prison sentence for a La Salle man.

Putnam County Public Library District and the Peoria Rivermen offer local children a free or discounted ticket to a Rivermen game through summer reading.

Stage 212 in La Salle will offer two children’s theater summer camps Monday, June 2, through Friday, June 6.

Princeton freshman Landen Hoffman had the top 2A discus throw in Friday's state preliminaries, while Princeton's Ian Morris (discus) and Cade Odell (shot put) and L-P's Richie Santiago (discus) also qualified for finals.

Two people were charged with money laundering Friday after a lengthy financial investigation by La Salle County authorities.

The Peru Public Library will host a special open house event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

Stubbz Galley, located in the South Shore Boat Club, 2380 Water St., Peru was opened May 1, 2025, and offers a full menu for lunch and dinner.