Peru, Illinois City Council news
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.