Peru tax rate projected to decrease

Peru approved its tentative tax levy Monday, projecting the tax rate to decrease, along with generating an additional $44,112 than last year.
IVCC to host welding registration Dec. 5

Illinois Valley Community College’s Welding Department is hosting a welding registration session from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in CTC-124.
Ottawa murder trial set for Jan. 16

A Spring Valley man charged with pulling the trigger in the Ottawa shooting death will stand trial for murder on Jan. 16 and he’ll stay in La Salle County Jail while awaiting trial.
Ottawa murder trial set for Jan. 16

A Spring Valley man charged with pulling the trigger in the Ottawa shooting death will stand trial for murder on Jan. 16 and he’ll stay in La Salle County Jail while awaiting trial.
Greyson Pratt, 5, has a fish story

Greyson Pratt, 5, is all smiles after recently catching this nice bass at a private lake in Princeton. He is the son of Blake and Bridget Pratt of Princeton.
Greyson Pratt, 5, has a fish story

Greyson Pratt, 5, is all smiles after recently catching this nice bass at a private lake in Princeton. He is the son of Blake and Bridget Pratt of Princeton.
Photos: Princeton Holiday Tournament championship

Here are Kevin Hieronymus’ photos of the Princeton Holiday Tournament championship game between Princeton and Erie-Prophetstown.
Photos: Princeton Holiday Tournament championship

Here are Kevin Hieronymus’ photos of the Princeton Holiday Tournament championship game between Princeton and Erie-Prophetstown.
Enjoy an evening of murder and mystery at LaSalle’s Hegeler Carus Mansion

“Mayhem, Moonshine and Murder!” is 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25.
Girlfriends in Peru to reopen under new ownership

Girlfriends…the bra specialists has a new owner that may be a familiar face in the Illinois Valley.