Crash alert: Cement truck overturns on Route 251 in Peru

A cement truck overturned on Route 251 near the U.S. 6 interchange in Peru, closing the highway.
Earthquake in Putnam County measured 3.6, felt across Illinois Valley region

The Illinois Valley was visited by a 3.6 magnitude earthquake reported at 4:41 a.m. in Putnam County, about 2.2 miles from Granville.
Zach Bryan to headline ‘Bud Light Backyard Tour’

Anheuser-Busch announced that Zach Bryan is the official headliner of the Bud Light Backyard Tour, set to kick off Super Bowl LVIII weekend in Las Vegas next February. Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch, said in a statement: “Anheuser-Busch and
‘The Bear’ renewed for Season 3 by FX

FX has renewed its hit half-hour series “The Bear” starring Jeremy Allen White for a third season. Season 2 of “The Bear” followed Carmy (White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they worked to transform
Jonas Brothers and Bailey Zimmerman team up for ‘Strong Enough’

Jonas Brothers and Bailey Zimmerman have teamed up for their new single entitled “Strong Enough”. Said the Jonas Brothers of Bailey: “We’re so excited to team up with Bailey for ‘Strong Enough!’ He’s such a talented artist
Jason Momoa to host ‘SNL’ with Tate McRae as musical guest on November 18th

Saturday Night Live has set Jason Momoa as its latest host, with Tate McRae serving as musical guest, this weekend, November 18. Momoa’s hosting gig comes ahead of the release of his latest film, Aquaman and the
4-H Cloverbuds to make holiday crafts Nov. 18 in Ottawa

Youth ages 5 to 7 will be creating five hand-crafted gift-giving crafts along with wrapping and holiday card making. In addition to craft making, youth will enjoy games, refreshments, holiday photo booth fun and a take-home treat.
4-H holiday workshop set Dec. 10 in Ottawa

A 4-H holiday workshop is scheduled 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10, at the La Salle County University of Illinois Extension office located at 1689 N. 31st Road, Ottawa.
Higher property values in Streator, despite proposed lower rate to lead to higher tax bills

Chances are Streator residents will be paying more on their property tax bills, not because of an increase in the tax rate, but because their property has been assessed at a higher value.
Higher property values in Streator, despite proposed lower rate to lead to higher tax bills

Chances are Streator residents will be paying more on their property tax bills, not because of an increase in the tax rate, but because their property has been assessed at a higher value.