No injuries reported in rural Utica residential fire
No injuries were reported in a short-lived residential fire Tuesday afternoon in rural Utica. The fire is considered accidental.
No injuries reported in rural Utica residential fire

Dog Park coming to Peru’s Water Street

Dog Park coming to Peru’s Water Street
Peru City Council approved a bid Monday to construct a dog park on Water Street.
La Salle-Peru High School FFA chapter chosen for National Pilot Program
Out of more than 100 applications, only 30 chapters nationwide were chosen for this unique opportunity, according to an L-P news release.
La Salle-Peru High School FFA chapter chosen for National Pilot Program

New state law bans sale of self-administered sexual assault evidence kits
Survivors of sexual assault in Illinois will have stronger protections under a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa.
New state law bans sale of self-administered sexual assault evidence kits
Survivors of sexual assault in Illinois will have stronger protections under a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa.
New state law bans sale of self-administered sexual assault evidence kits

Kate Tombaugh Wins 2025 Illinois Theatre Award
Kate Tombaugh, a Streator native and founder of the nonprofit music organization Poco a Poco, was honored earlier this month as a recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2025 Award of Excellence.