Peru, Illinois City Council news
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.