Gas line struck on U.S. 6 in Peru

Businesses on the 300 and 400 blocks of Fifth Street in Peru, which is U.S. 6, were evacuated briefly late Thursday morning, and U.S. 6 closed to thru traffic, after a natural gas line was ruptured about
La Salle County police reports: August 17, 2023

Here are the police reports for La Salle County for Friday, Aug. 17, 2023.
Fun in the Summer Sun event coming to Marseilles

Fun in the Summer Sun and Smoking Meat Contest is set Saturday, Aug. 19, in Knudson Park in Marseilles.
Fire chiefs tell U.S. Rep. Underwood staff shortages, less funding is creating issues

Fire departments across Northern Illinois are feeling the pinch of staff shortages and less funding, causing stakeholders across the state to set up a task force to look for solutions.
Utica Craft Beer Street Fest set for Aug. 19

The seventh annual Utica Craft Beer Street Fest is set to take over Mill Street on Saturday, Aug. 19.
Hall Food Pantry’s Aug. 19 distribution event in DePue will now be curbside

The Project Success Board of Directors and the Hall Township Food Pantry has announced that its Aug. 19 distribution event at the Lakeside Shelter in DePue will now be held curbside as participants will remain in their
10 signs that you’re in your 40’s

As we age we look for nostalgia around us, some times nostalgia isn’t the only thing that reminds us of our aging years though. “You’re in the supermarket, and you realize the music that’s playing was the
Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson among top People’s Choice Country Awards nominees

The first-annual People’s Choice Country Awards announced the nominees for their inaugural event, set to take place Sept. 28, 2023 in Nashville. The People’s Choice social media pages shared: “ The big day is here! Voting is
Luke Combs announces 2024 Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour

Luke Combs announced he will be hitting the road in 2024 for his Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour. Combs posted to social media: “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour. 13 cities. 25 shows. Join/login to my fan
Take a look at the new trailer for ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’

AMC released a new trailer for the upcoming spinoff series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, starring Norman Reedus. The trailer sees Daryl Dixon (Reedus) is France, and features a new character (played by Clémence Poésy). Poésy’s character