Peru, Illinois City Council news
Zane Behrens was sworn in as a patrol officer for the Peru Police Department during Monday’s City Council meeting.
The battle for the Washington Park courts is in full swing as Peru aldermen heard pleas from the tennis community against painting the tennis courts with pickleball lines during Monday’s Public Services Committee Meeting.
The future of the Washington Park courts is in the hands of the Peru City Council, after it heard pleas from pickleball players to paint the tennis courts with pickleball lines.
Peru Alderman Robert “Bob” Tieman announced his candidacy for mayor in the 2025 election.
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp will call Peru home for the next three years, after the team agreed to extend its contract with the city. And admission will remain free of charge.
A week after a final plat was approved by the Peru City Council, a construction crew started work on building the new Popeyes, just west of the intersection of Trompeter and May roads in Peru.
The Peru Police Department hired a new patrol officer.
Residents awaiting the arrival of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen are one step closer to that first bite, as the Peru City Council approved the final plat for Popeye’s subdivision.
Haven was the belle of the ball during Monday's Peru City Council meeting as residents, city officials and visitors fawned over the pup and new member of the Peru Police Department.
Peru residents will have the opportunity, by this time next year, to watch a 2 to 3 minute video showcasing the TBM Avenger Reunion Show and highlighting the city.
Eakas Corp. in Peru purchased 80 acres from the Illinois Valley YMCA for $2 million, and a company official confirmed an expansion that will mean new jobs.
“If I’m being totally honest, I was about 50/50, but then after speaking with [Chief Sarah Raymond], I think this is a need,” Mayor Ken Kolowski said. “It’s needed for the city of Peru for the safety of our citizens and for our officers.”
Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events Adam Thorson said the improvements are projected to be completed in one to two weeks.
Tyler Wolf was sworn in as a police officer for the Peru Police Department during Monday’s Peru City Council meeting.
Peru Police Det. Amy Sines and Officer Alec Lindemann were honored Monday with commendations for saving the life of a woman in a Peru high rise.
Peru has been presented with a unique opportunity as the La Salle County State’s Attorney’s Office agreed to purchase a comfort dog for the police department.
The Peru City Council approved a $125,000 contribution to the TBM Avenger and Salute to Veterans Show during Monday’s meeting.
The Peru City Clerk’s Office will not put flyers with information about a possible November referendum for a municipal swimming pool in the mailing of city bills, the clerk said, because he believes it is political language.
The Peru BB gun team was recognized for its back-to-back wins over the Oglesby BB gun club in their annual shootout March 1 .
Brandon Hamblen was sworn in as a full-time fireman for the Peru Fire Department during Monday’s City Council meeting.
The Peru City Council approved an ordinance Monday declaring a surplus revenue in the MVP Tax Increment Financing District and authorizing the payment of that surplus to the Bureau County treasurer for distribution.
Construction on U.S. 6 from the east of West Street to Westclox for water main improvements and sewer separation in Peru will begin this spring, according to the Department of Engineering and Zoning.
A former Peru alderwoman is taking to the streets in hopes of putting a referendum on the November 2024 ballot for a municipal swimming pool.
The GAF facility in northern Peru is extending an invitation to non-profit organizations to introduce themselves to the community, said Economic Development Director Bob Vickrey during Monday’s council meeting.
Peru Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events Adam Thorson and the Park Board received the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association’s 2023 IPRA Promotes Play Initiative award for improvements at Sunset Park.
Peru has suspended a portion of its false alarm ordinance, permitting the police department no longer to charge businesses for alarm calls following Chief Sarah Raymond’s request during Monday’s Finance Committee meeting.
The Peru Fire Department lost a full-time firefighter to the Ottawa department, Peru Fire Chief Jeff King said during Monday’s Finance Committee meeting.
The Peru City Council denied a special use permit Monday for a tattoo shop to open downtown, following a recommendation from its Planning and Zoning Commission.
Construction on U.S. 6 from the Little Vermilion River to the Bureau County line is estimated to begin this summer, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant is one step closer to becoming a reality in Peru, as the city is set to close on the property by the end of the month.
The Peru Police Department and Peru City Council recognized the retirement of a 26-year police veteran during Tuesday’s meeting.
Casey Wood was sworn in as a patrol officer for the Peru Police Department during Monday’s City Council meeting.
The city of Peru donated $2,500 on Monday to the Blue and Red Christmas for Kids, a local charity that provides personalized gifts to children in need.
Brian Zebron was sworn-in as school resource officer for the Peru Police Department during Monday’s City Council meeting.
Peru will join three other La Salle County communities in applying for an Environmental Protection Agency grant to assist in identifying brownfields.
Peru residents looking to sell or purchase products online will have a new Internet Safe Exchange Location after concerns continued to rise about personal safety, said Police Chief Sarah Raymond.
Peru officials voted to reinstate credit and debit card processing fees during Monday night’s council meeting, as a result residents will see a 3% or $1.25 minimum when they pay bills with a credit card beginning Tuesday.
Peru Police Chief Sarah Raymond is looking to add a couple additional license plate reader cameras in the city.
Peru residents paying their water bills with their credit cards may find a 3% to 4% convenience fee added to their bill soon, officials agreed during Monday’s finance meeting.
Building improvements are coming to the Peru fire station and Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch.
The Baker Lake east side parking lot in Peru will be temporarily closed for reconstruction from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25.
A week after Peru aldermen said Mayor Kolowski was not truthful in his apology statement after comments about Pistol Shrimp theme nights during an Oct. 2 committee meeting, the council said it’s time to move forward, and they are open to putting committee meetings back online.
The east side parking lot at Baker Lake Park in Peru will be temporarily closed for maintenance from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19.
Visitors to Baker Lake in Peru soon will have more parking spots and safer travels to the park.
Days after the Plan Commission made its recommendations, the Peru City Council unanimously approved plans Monday for the new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant coming to May Road in Peru.
Peru’s Health and Wellness Committee raised a record $14,082 during its fourth annual charity golf outing to support Blue & Red Christmas for Kids.
Plans for the new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant coming to May Road in Peru were recommended during Wednesday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
K-9 Officer Saxon retired from the Peru Police Department after more than seven years of service alongside Officer Ryan Kowalczyk.
During Monday’s meeting, Peru City Council approved a request from La Salle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education and the La Salle, Marshall, Putnam Regional Office of Education #35 to begin a school resource officer program.
Peru is looking for sponsors for its fourth annual charity golf outing hosted by the city’s Health and Wellness Committee.