Emergency crews are on scene at French Canyon at Starved Rock State Park to rescue three people who reportedly fell. Shaw Local News Network will continue to update the story.

According to unofficial results, Ken Kolowski held a 1,679 votes to 561 votes lead over Doug Bernabei with all precincts counted for Peru mayor. This is prior to early voting totals.

Incumbent La Salle Mayor Jeff Grove maintains a strong lead Tuesday night, according to unofficial election results.

Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees candidates William Hunt and Lynda Marlene Moshage received 10,000-plus votes apiece across the eight-county race.

The portable classrooms at Waltham Elementary may stick around for a while. Tuesday, Utica-area voters rejected building a $10 million annex.

Oglesby voters shot down a referendum proposing a restructured government. Just over 70% of voters opposed the city manager concept.

Here is a list of stories from our Tuesday, April 1, 2025, election coverage.

James “Jamey” Mertel is in position to succeed Dave Bartley as Peru’s city clerk.

Three incumbents and a former council member hold leads after all precincts counted Tuesday for La Salle City Council.