New City Clock Unveiled in Peru
PERU – A new addition in front of the Peru City Hall will be greeting visitors with timely information. The City of Peru Clock, adorned with a plaque honoring former mayor Donald Baker, was revealed Wednesday at
Injuries in I-39 Rollover; Dog Located After Crash
MENDOTA- Troy Grove and Mendota Fire Departments responded to a single vehicle rollover around 5 AM Wednesday morning on I-39. Seven occupants with minor injures were reported in the crash that occurred near mile marker 75.
Four Hour Armed Stand-off After Tuesday Crash in Kendall County
LITTLE ROCK – A Somonauk man may be facing charges after a Tuesday morning standoff in Kendall County. Around 1:30 AM the Kendall County Sheriff’s Department say they were called to the area of Little Rock Road and
Alcohol Amendment Approved Although AMC’s Applications Absent
PERU – Peru City Council members approved an amendment to an ordinance that would allow theaters to sell alcohol. Mayor Scott Harl said he was asked about this liquor license a few weeks ago, but the business
Loose Cow Struck by Truck in Southern DeKalb County
LELAND – A 44-year-old Leland man escaped injury after striking a cow with his truck Tuesday night. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 9 PM a number of cattle had made their way onto
Lee County School Bus Driver Arrested For Alleged DUI
DIXON – A Lee County man was arrested for allegedly driving a school bus while intoxicated, according to the Dixon Police Department. They say that the Illinois Central School Bus Company contacted them about an incident
Ogle County Man Killed in Grain Bin Moving Mishap
KIRKLAND – An Ogle County man is dead after an incident in rural Kirkland involving a boom lift and power lines. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports that Tuesday afternoon they were called to Old State
Public hearing tonight for Peru Mall
PERU – A public hearing is scheduled for Peru Mall’s redevelopment plans. At 6 p.m., the public is welcome to learn more and give their opinions about the city’s plans for Peru Mall and adoption of the
Farmers may not catch a break to plant corn this week
OTTAWA – Local farmers that haven’t planted corn may not get their chance on what’s forecast to be yet another week of unfit weather. The National Weather Service predicts showers and thunderstorms into Thursday, delaying efforts to put corn in the
Spring Valley PD warns of social security card scams
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley’s Police Department received numerous calls regarding social security card scams. Authorities say, persons receiving the calls are asked to verify social security card information and that the police were investigating them for criminal