Structural inspection closes Slough Road Bridge in Peru
PERU – The Slough Road Bridge that leads to the boat launch on the south side of the Illinois River in Peru has been closed. According to officials, this was due to an unsatisfactory inspection by the
Man takes authorities on high speed chase in LaSalle County
LOSTANT – A man is in custody after allegedly taking police officers on a vehicle pursuit and striking a squad car in LaSalle County on Monday. According to the Lostant Police Department, on Monday afternoon, they pursued
Splash Pad coming to Thornton Park this summer
OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa’s Thornton Park improvements project is in full swing. The master plan for the over $600,000 project includes upgrades like a splash pad, remodeling tennis, pickleball courts as well as general
Mayor Kolowski sworn in by former mayor Harl at Peru City Council meeting
PERU – Mayor Ken Kolowski made his official entrance as Peru’s Mayor at Monday night’s city council meeting. The newly elected mayor was sworn in by former Mayor Scott Harl and lead the council in their meeting
Multiple fires across North Central Illinois test firefighters
MENDOTA – A number of fires across North Central Illinois tested firefighters and the mutual aid system on Monday. A fire destroyed a home in Ladd and heavily damaged a home in Mendota, plus a number of