Mendota veterans salute World War II survivor of Franklin Grove turning 100

When Mendota veterans processed Sunday during the Sweet Corn Festival, they made a surprise detour. They delivered a big salute to a visiting veteran about to turn 100.
Peru petitions available for mayor, city clerk, treasurer, alderperson for April 2025

Petitions for the office of mayor, city clerk, treasurer and alderperson for first, second, third and fourth wards for the April 1 election will be available beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, Peru City Clerk Dave Bartley
Peru council approves tattoo, body piercing shop

The Peru City Council approved a special use permit Monday for a tattoo and body piercing shop to open, following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2 arrested after witnesses report home burglary in Streator

A 36-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy were arrested Sunday after reports of a residential burglary.
2 arrested after witnesses report home burglary in Streator

A 36-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy were arrested Sunday after reports of a residential burglary.
Ottawa High School adjusts to Green Street closure

Ottawa High School’s students and staff have adjusted to the new traffic flow to adapt to the Green Street closure, however, school officials say some people still are trying to pick up students in the east parking
Ottawa High School adjusts to Green Street closure

Ottawa High School’s students and staff have adjusted to the new traffic flow to adapt to the Green Street closure, however, school officials say some people still are trying to pick up students in the east parking
2024 BCR girls golf preview: 5 golfers to watch

Here are 5 golfers to watch for the 2024 girls golf season in Bureau County
2024 BCR girls golf preview: 5 golfers to watch

Here are 5 golfers to watch for the 2024 girls golf season in Bureau County
Wyaton Hills Ladies Golf Day for Tuesday, Aug. 13

The Play of the Day for this week’s Wyaton Hills Ladies Golf Day was Most 6′s.