Hy-Vee offering free meals to government employees

PERU – Hy-Vee in Peru will be offering free meals to government employees beginning today. Because Hy-Vee stores are independently run, Store Director Kyle Thornsbrough made the executive decision to offer free hot meals to families who

Three Chicagoans charged with forgery in Henry County

GENESEO – Three people from Chicago were taken into custody after being charged with forgery, according to Princeton Police. Authorities say that on Wednesday, Princeton Police assisted Geneseo Police in reference to a forgery investigation after reports

Sue Rezin re-appointed to Republican Leadership Team

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin has been re-appointed to the Senate Republican Leadership Team. Senator Rezin will continue to serve on the 63-member Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures. She will join her

Early voting and vote by mail starts next month

OTTAWA – Early voting and voting by mail for the April election for LaSalle County residents will begin in less than a month. LaSalle County Clerk, Lori Bongartz says vote by mail applications are currently being accepted.

Local Mendota woman turns 100-years-old!

MENDOTA – A local Mendota woman is turning 100-years-old tomorrow, January 24th. Vern Sommerville, was born and raised in Peru and raised her three sons with her husband Glenn on a farm in Mendota. Somerville taught at

Starved Rock Bald Eagle watch begins this weekend

UTICA – Starved Rock Bald Eagle Watch Weekend at the Illinois Waterway Lock and Dam Visitor Center, Starved Rock Visitor Center and Starved Rock Lodge will begin Saturday January 26th through the 27th. Hikes leave the Visitors

LaSalle City Council to move forward with truck stop 

LASALLE – LaSalle City Council members voted to move forward with a new convenience store and truck stop. The council voted to approve preliminary plats for the Thornton’s truck stop as set forth by the Planning Commission.