City of Peru approves $75M budget for 2026

City of Peru approves $75M budget for 2026
The budget includes $4.2 million in grants for major capital investment, with the largest being the continuation of the Plank Road widening project and the OSLAD grant project at Washington Park.
Mendota OKs extended drop-off area for Northbrook Elementary
Mendota Elementary wants to make it safer for parents to drop off their kids at Northbrook School. The Mendota City Council is all for it.
Mendota OKs extended drop-off area for Northbrook Elementary

Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS set July 5

Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS set July 5
This year’s Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS is set for Saturday, July 5. Registration is $20 by June 27 and $25 after including race day. You may register online at https://runsignup.com/walnut5kforALS.
Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS set July 5
This year’s Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS is set for Saturday, July 5. Registration is $20 by June 27 and $25 after including race day. You may register online at https://runsignup.com/walnut5kforALS.
Photos: Constellation Donates $36,000 to Logan's Oasis Playground in Streator

Photos: Constellation Donates $36,000 to Logan's Oasis Playground in Streator
A $36,000 donation from Constellation La Salle Clean Energy Center helped funded the future home of Logan’s Oasis Playground on Monday, July 16, 2025 at Marilla Park in Streator. The playground will be in memory of Logan
Two parolees held on new drug charges following Trident stop in Peru
Two parolees face new felony drug charges and will remain held in La Salle County Jail, prosecutors said Monday. Jeremy L. Johnson, 43, of La Salle and Khalid M. Norwood, 30, of Country Club Hills (also listed