Man in custody for house fire in westside Peru
PERU – A suspect is in custody after a house fire in Peru yesterday. According to the Peru Police, 58-year-old Salvatore S. Fiumefreddo is charged with a 1st class felony of residential arson in a house fire
House fire in Peru under investigation, no injuries reported
PERU – No injuries were reported in a structure fire in Peru, Wednesday. According to Peru Fire Chief Jeff King, they were called to the 1600 block of Schuyler Street around 12 p.m. for a house on
Town Tasked to Tidy Trash
LASALLE – The LaSalle City Council would like to remind residents to properly package any garbage in preparation for garbage collection. On windy days, garbage is blown out of the garbage bins and into the streets and
Changes to Streator High School’s auditorium renovations
STREATOR – Streator High School’s Board approved changes to auditorium renovation plans. In Tuesday’s meeting, Streator High School’s architect, Green Associates, presented six recommendations that would reduce costs of renovations and revisions to the auditoriums lower level.
Resource Officer for Mendota HS sworn in
MENDOTA – A new resource officer for Mendota High School was sworn in at a city council meeting, Monday. Officer Officer Chad Hochstatter was sworn in as the newest member of the Mendota Police Department. Hochstatter
Ameren to install LED lights in Spring Valley buildings
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley authorized an agreement with Ameren’s energy efficient program to install LED lights to city buildings. According to finance chairmen Mike Herrmann, the total cost of the project would be just over $ 13,000
California Pair Arrested in Drug Bust on Train
GALESBURG – Two California residents are in jail after allegedly transporting drugs on an Amtrak train Thursday. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department they were notified of passengers acting suspicious on the California Zephyr at the
Probable Pedicab Parking Pursued
LASALLE- The LaSalle City Council discussed alternatives and suggestions regarding where the Pedicabs would be parked at Monday night’s meeting. However, since the owner was not present, no action was taken. Council members suggested possibly renting a
Spring Valley approves paid part time firefighter position
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley’s city council approved hiring on a part time firemen and means of more revenue for the department. At Monday nights meeting, members of the fire department packed city hall to support the
LaSalle-Peru High School welcomes upcoming principal at meet & greet
LASALLE – LaSalle Peru High School will have a new principal next year. Christopher Jackson of San Bernardino California, comes with over 20 years of teaching as well as coaching and athletic director experience. Jackson earned