The Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly taco night from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11.

Streator Fest announced their lineup for their annual show this summer, with tickets expected to go on sale this Friday.

The Chief Senachwine Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, held its February meeting at the Henry Public Library with Regent Jean Galetti presiding.

Annie from Shaw Local Radio interviewed Dr. Ed Monroe from A Lifetime of Smiles. February is Children's Dental Health Awareness month, and they talked about first visits, making a child comfortable with the dentist, preventative measures, and Invisalign versus braces

La Salle-Peru Township High School seniors Ryia Boaz and Collin Kalsto were crowned Daisy Mae and Li’l Abner at the school’s 2026 Sadie Hawkins Dance.

Alfano’s Pizza has its frozen pizzas available to purchase at Hy-Vee in Peru.

The coffee shop, which has two locations in Ottawa and one in Peru, will open this spring or early summer at 522 S. Clark St., the former Nonie’s Bakery & Cafe, with which Jeremiah Joe has had a partnership since 2020.

All senior citizens who are or will be 65 years old in 2026 and own and reside in their own home are eligible for the $5,000 Senior Homestead Exemption on their 2027 real estate tax bill.

Central Bank Illinois recently announced that it made a sizable donation to the Princeton Foundation.