An aged parolee pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony drug charge. Kent Koehler would be 80 years of age when and if he completes his new sentence.

Two people were reportedly killed in a crash Saturday on Route 71 near Norway.

One of the victims killed in a Saturday morning crash on Route 71 near Norway has been identified as Francisco Moreno, 21, of DePue.

Firefighters from multiple departments responded on Monday afternoon to a rapidly spreading brush fire along 1355 North Avenue in the southeast part of Princeton.

The Earlville High School blood drive is an opportunity to help one or more graduating seniors earn a scholarship through a blood donation.

Excavators demolish the Bill Walsh Coronet Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM dealership on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Peru.

Both Republicans running to represent Illinois’ 14th Congressional District cited financial issues among their top concerns – but the specifics varied greatly.

Fat Tuesday was celebrated in the Illinois Valley with Spring Valley Bakery and Bobaluk's selling paczkis. Paczki’s are rich, deep-fried Polish doughnuts traditionally filled with fruit preserves like plum or rose hip jam, and topped with powdered sugar or glaze. The pastries date back to the 1700's when bakers in Poland would use up their sugars, jellies and other items for the treats prior to Lent.

Peru is shutting down its ice-skating rink Tuesday for the season.