Peru City Council

Peru City council unanimously voted Monday, May 5, 2025 to terminate Economic Director Robert Vickrey's contract.

Peru City Council meetings will no longer be streamed on Facebook as the city has opted for posting on YouTube instead.

Peru’s new city clerk, a former alderman, said he is looking forward to working with the city’s citizens and businesses over the next four years.

Recently elected Peru officials were sworn in Monday during the City Council meeting.

Voters in La Salle and Bureau counties this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

With the TBM Avenger Reunion 10th anniversary show a little more than a month away, the organization is gearing up for an unforgettable event, to ensure everything runs smoothy Peru City Council purchased liability insurance, among approving other expenses.

The Peru City Council denied a petition Monday to redevelop a portion of the Peru Mall site for a proposed Starbucks, after the site was deemed “unbuildable.”

The Peru Police Department may begin the search for a part-time social worker, if the committee and Peru City Council approve the proposal.

James “Jamey” Mertel is in position to succeed Dave Bartley as Peru’s city clerk.

This spring, La Salle and Bureau county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Following the success of the November referendum, the municipal pool remains at the forefront of Peru residents’ minds ahead of the April 1 election.

Peru’s “signature event” the TBM Avenger Reunion Show, hit new cinematic heights during Monday’s Peru City Council meeting.

With attendance climbing each year at the TBM Avenger show, it may be time to reallocate police presence at the event, Peru Police Chief Sarah Raymond said.

Peru Alderman Rick O’Sadnick updated the Peru City Council on Tuesday, explaining the closed-door meetings had continued to be productive; gathering information, having discussions and talking about financing.

Jack Frost has left the Illinois Valley (for now), and as a result of the warmer weather, the ice rink at Washington Park in Peru closed over the weekend.

The city of Peru approved maintenance that needs to be completed prior to the splash pad at Washington Park opening later this year.

Both candidates running to be Peru’s mayor for the next four years made their case to voters Sunday in the first candidate forum that pitted the incumbent’s record against his challenger’s voice for change.

Jason Edgcomb: I'll listen to what anyone has to say. I think the pool is a perfect example. I wasn't afraid to tell people I was not in favor of it.

What do you believe is the greatest issue facing the city of Peru at this time and how do you plan to address it? The biggest issue is, and always has been transparency between city hall and the citizens. Too many secrets about how they’re running our town and spend our money.

The Peru pool committee has taken another step in solidifying a municipal pool for residents as the Peru City Council approved a $7,500 proposal to perform a pool study.

The Peru City Council approved a $175,000 contribution to the TBM Avenger and Salute to Veterans Show.

Babs Brew opens Thursday at 2130 Fourth St. in downtown Peru.

Illinois Valley residents have been enjoying the winter activities offered at Washington Park in Peru this season, and that enjoyment may expand as soon as November.

The Peru municipal pool committee meetings will not be open to the public — for now.

The Peru municipal pool committee will not have its first meeting until after the new year.

Peru approved its tentative tax levy Monday, projecting the tax rate to decrease because of the growth of new construction in the city.

The ice rink at Washington Park in Peru opened Monday afternoon to the public.

The wait may be over for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Peru.

The Peru municipal pool committee was formed and the first few members designated.

The Peru City Council discussed the next steps in constructing a municipal pool and agreed Monday to form a pool committee.

Peru’s nonbinding pool referendum is in the hands of the Peru City Council after residents voted in favor of a municipal pool with the use of hotel/motel funds.

Washington Park in Peru will see more construction soon as the Peru City Council approved Monday $253,000 in improvements.

The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois, which operates Meals on Wheels, soon will have a new place to call home as CEO Nate Kloster announced the organization’s purchase of the Peru Pizza House.

Peru residents may be another step closer to a municipal swimming pool as residents voted in favor referendum Tuesday to use hotel/motel tax dollars to the construction and operation, according to unofficial results.

Peru Police Chief Sarah Raymond was surrounded by the police department, friends, council and community members as she was presented a surprise award from the United States Department of Defense during Monday’s Peru City Council meeting.

The North Peoria Street water tower in Peru will be getting a new look within the next year after the City Council approved $879,230 worth of improvements Monday.

Improvements are coming to the Veterans Park in Peru to make the field better for Illinois Valley Community College and the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events Adam Thorson said Monday.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp baseball team made Monday’s Peru City Council meeting the first stop on its 2024 trophy tour.

Peru Alderman Robert “Bob” Tieman said Tuesday he has decided to withdraw from the 2025 mayoral election to focus on representing the 1st Ward.

A packed house at Thursday’s special meeting expressed support for building a swimming pool in Peru.

Peru unveiled a multi-faceted indoor-outdoor sports complex and city center Monday it believes will spark economic growth for the city and Illinois Valley region. Here is why Peru believes it is poised to do so.

A Peru special City Council meeting will be 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, to discuss the upcoming swimming pool referendum in the council chambers.

The city of Peru announced Monday it plans to build a multi-faceted sports complex to attract tens of thousands of visitors to the region, which in turn will generate new retail, restaurants, hotel, residential housing and outdoor recreation on the grounds.

Raccoons are running amok in an otherwise quiet neighborhood in Peru, resident Janet Mayszak told the Peru City Council.

The Peru City Council approved Monday $49,228 in improvements for Sunset and 28th Street parks.

Peru Alderman Tom Payton set Monday a town hall meeting for Sept. 26 to discuss the swimming pool referendum.

It’s official – Peru will have a referendum on the November ballot for a municipal swimming pool.

The Peru City Council approved a special use permit Monday for a tattoo and body piercing shop to open, following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Petitions for the office of mayor, city clerk, treasurer and alderperson for first, second, third and fourth wards for the April 1 election will be available beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, Peru City Clerk Dave Bartley said.

The Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter is another donation closer to the creation of two new websites after the Peru City Council agreed Monday to contribute $5,000 of city funds.