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The Ottawa Fire Department was called Wednesday to JJ’s Pub at 104 W. Main St. after smoke was detected in the establishment, Ottawa Fire Chief Brian Bressner said.
CL Enterprises responded Tuesday after the La Salle City Council voted the previous day to terminate an economic development agreement with the company over the construction of a downtown brewpub.
La Salle-Peru High School will have stricter cellphone guidelines for students during the 2024-2025 school year.
The brewpub project at 801 First St. in downtown La Salle will have to continue without economic incentives from the city, if it is to come to fruition.
The La Salle City Council approved a letter of support Monday for OSF HealthCare’s plan for Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, after hearing the city of Ottawa and the La Salle County Board will consider passing a resolution in opposition of it.
In less than a year, Chaos and Curiosities has outgrown its former space in Peru and moved into its new home at 524 First St. in La Salle.
The former Sears building at 1607 38th St. in Peru has a new owner, a private investor from Tracy, California.
About 15 La Salle-Peru High School community members gathered Wednesday to discuss implementation of a new cellphone policy for the school.
La Salle residents who have voiced their concerns about the accumulation of litter have been heard, as the city will host its first cleanup day Saturday, May 18.
Haven was the belle of the ball during Monday's Peru City Council meeting as residents, city officials and visitors fawned over the pup and new member of the Peru Police Department.
The La Salle City Council is expected to discuss the future of the proposed Rocket Brewpub, a restaurant/multi-use building within the same business group as the Lone Buffalo/Tangled Roots establishments in Ottawa.
Peru residents will have the opportunity, by this time next year, to watch a 2 to 3 minute video showcasing the TBM Avenger Reunion Show and highlighting the city.
The former Sears building at 1607 38th St. in Peru is up for auction, the city announced on its Facebook page Monday.
The newest recruit at the Peru Police Department is an 8-week-old St. Bernard.
La Salle-Peru High School will host a community forum on Wednesday, May 8, to consider implementing tougher restrictions on cellphones for students during the 2024-2025 school year.