Contamination all cleaned up at Northwest School
LASALLE – The Environmental Protection Agency cleanup at Northwest School in LaSalle is substantially completed. According to Superintendent Brian DeBernardi, the majority of fencing around the once contaminated site is now removed. DeBernardi says the district made
OSF HealthCare: ‘Meridian owes OSF millions of dollars’
PEORIA – OSF HealthCare says Meridian owes “millions of dollars” to the corporation. The announcement comes days after OSF’s decision to terminate with Meridian Medicaid and Medicare plans due to provisions they say do not align with
OSF HealthCare to no longer accept Meridian plans
PEORIA – OSF HealthCare will no longer be accepting Meridian Medicaid and Medicare plans, effective December 15th. According to a press release, the contract will no longer be renewed with Meridian for provision that do not align
Spring Valley to hold public hearing on cannabis facilities on Wednesday
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley will hold a public meeting, Wednesday on whether the city should allow cannabis facilities within its corporate limits. Anyone wishing to attend and comment on the issue to allow commercial and industrial marijuana
Counterfeit cash investigation in Peru
PERU – Charges could be issued for two suspects involved in using counterfeit cash in Peru on Sunday. Deputy Chief Bob Pyszka says the individuals are both from Chicago, and could face formal charges after being released
Tips to avoid online scams during the holidays
UNDATED – The Better Business Bureau is warning of online shopping scams during the holidays. If you are taking advantage of some Cyber Monday deals tonight and other online bargains this season, the business bureau has the
Illinois State Police Assist in Heart Delivery for Transplant
DES PLAINES – The Illinois State Police helped rush a donor organ to a patient in need after a mechanical issue on the way from the airport last week. A surgeon, a transplant coordinator and a medical
Colorado Town Shelters 700 Stranded Travelers
WWII Sailor’s Remains Identified as Peru Man
LASALLE – The remains of a World War II Veteran who died in the Pearl Harbor attack has been identified as a Peru man. 22-year-old Adolf J. Loebach was a Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class who was
Over 100 Fed At Right Spice Thursday
PERU – Helping the community is always in season at The Right Spice, a restaurant in Peru that gathered over 100 people who needed a place to be for Thanksgiving together. Owners George Steinbach and Deanna