Oglesby

The Oglesby American Legion, 410 Clark St., will host its monthly fish fry 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 2.

Temperatures for the weekend are expected to be in the 80s and sunny skies are predicted as a number of swimming pools and splash pads are expected to be fully operational across La Salle and Bureau counties for the Memorial Day weekend. Here is when area pools are set to open.

This Memorial Day, remember those who sacrificed all while serving in the United States military with these ceremonies in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

The report included 51 documented cases in the Diocese of Peoria, which includes La Salle, Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties, among 21 other counties.

14 of the fastest growing fast food chains in America already have restaurants in the Illinois Valley. Here's a look at the other 11 and where the closest restaurants are located. Which one of these will be the next to locate in the region?

Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman and learn to make homemade freezer and canned strawberry jam.

The University of Illinois Extension invites youth to participate in upcoming 4-H programs.

The annual eighth grade ball hosted by the Oglesby Elks Club returned May 12, after it was put on temporary hold during the pandemic.

The Music Suite 408 flute ensembles, under the direction of Natalie Lindig and Sue Gillio, will present the 30th (almost) annual Spring Flute Fling at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the Zion United Church of Christ, 1521 Sixth St., Peru.

La Salle-Peru High School announced its top 10 academic students after eight semesters from the class of 2023.

Four rural Oglesby residents were displaced after an early-morning fire left their home unlivable, Oglesby Fire Chief Ron Popurella said.

If you live in Oglesby and have an idea or concern, contact your commissioner or Mayor Jason Curran before a working meeting Thursday.

James Mandujano is Utica’s new chief of police.

La Salle County Democrats are looking for someone to fill a vacancy on the La Salle County Board, which has 60 days to replace the late Joe Witczak.

Firefighters from Peru, La Salle and Oglesby were on scene at the IHOP in Peru shortly after 4 p.m. Friday after a report of smoke that has yet to be pinpointed.