Studstill Media Home, Lawn, and Garden Show

The Studstill Media Home, Lawn, and Garden Show returns to the Peru Mall March 3rd and 4th. This is the biggest home show around and you don’t want to miss out! Get all your home, lawn and

Identity Released of Man Killed Sunday Near Earlville

EARLVILLE – The identity of the man killed in a Sunday evening pedestrian vs vehicle accident south of Earlville has been released. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Cory Jordan of Triumph was pronounced dead at the

Ottawa Police Discover Counterfeit Currency

OTTAWA – Ottawa Police have discovered counterfeit currency in use in the area. They are asking the publics help in scrutinizing the bills, which have been found in all denominations. In a release posted online yesterday, they

More Details Emerge in Pedestrian Death

EARLVILLE – Authorities report a 30-year-old man from Triumph has died and one man was injured after a pedestrian vs vehicle accident south of Earlville. A little after 6 PM Sunday a call came from East 12th

Firefighters Battle Blaze in Downtown LaSalle

LASALLE – Quick action by firefighters kept a fire early Sunday morning from consuming an entire block of Downtown LaSalle.  Firemen arrived at the 900 block of First Street around 7:30 to find a three-story building engulfed

Pedestrian Killed in Rural LaSalle County

EARLVILLE – Authorities report one person has died following a pedestrian vs vehicle accident south of Earlville. A little after 6 PM the call came in on Sunday evening. The Illinois State Police, LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office And

Scholarship to Honor Princeton Teacher at IVCC

A scholarship has been created with the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation to honor the memory of former Princeton High School teacher and coach Randy Swinford who died Oct. 25 at age 64 after battling cancer. His

JA Bowl-a-thon

IV Super Bowl, Peru Saturday, February 24, 2018 1 pm – 4 pm 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Serving more than 3,300 students in Bureau, La Salle, and Putnam Counties Illinois Valley – are you ready to bowl?

Three Arrested After Attempted Ottawa Wheel Thefts

OTTAWA – Three people from Michigan were arrested after police stopped what appeared to be a theft of rims and tires from new vehicles at a dealership in Ottawa. Early Tuesday morning according to the Ottawa Police

Arrest in Connection to the Death of Spring Valley Teen

Authorities say they arrested a Putnam County man in connection with the death of a Spring Valley Teen.  At a press conference today, Putnam County Sheriff’s Officials say 26 year old Richard A. Henderson, of Standard, was