LaSalle-Peru High School committee holds off on solar plans

LASALLE – LaSalle-Peru High School’s Building and Grounds committee is putting the brakes on a solar panel proposal, for now. Plans for the solar garden proposed at the high school’s sports complex included a $25,000 annual rental

Peru man graduates from Illinois State Police Academy

STERLING – A Peru man is one of 57 cadets who recently graduated from the Illinois State Police Academy. Earlier this month, Trooper Tavis Fivek reported for duty at District 1 in Sterling. Fivek a former telecommunicator

Coyote Rescued From Bumper After Collision

STERLING – A coyote was rescued after being struck by a vehicle near Sterling Monday afternoon.   The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office say they were called around 5:20 PM for a car that had struck an animal

First Responders Pensions Could Rise in Mendota

MENDOTA – Mendota Aldermen discussed the police and fire pension at Monday night’s city council meeting. Alderman Bill Hunt announced that the police pension fund would be increased by 4.47%, up to just over $611,000, with the

Farmers weeks behind in harvesting

LASALLE CO. – Harvest season is continuing to pose challenges for farmers across LaSalle County. Illinois Farmers are weeks behind in harvesting mainly due to the various weather extremes that began in the Spring. Now they’re faced