Peru

Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St., announced its December schedule of events.

Here is the list of couples who applied for marriage licenses in La Salle County from Nov. 1 through Nov. 13, 2024.

The Fieldcrest girls basketball team placed fifth in the Irish-Falcon Thanksgiving Tournament and more basketball results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Princeton High School Scholastic Bowl Team had a successful series of quads this week.

St. Bede boys basketball coach Brian Hanson said "it's been a while since we've been this deep." The Bruins look to play fast but value the ball on offense and apply constant pressure on defense.

Handel’s Christmas “Messiah” concert will be performed 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at First Baptist Church, 103 W. McKinley Road, Ottawa.

Illinois Valley residents will have a new Georgia-style barbecue option come Saturday, located at 1402 Peoria St.

Spring Valley Community Consolidated School District 99 announced the hiring of Julie L. DeFore as superintendent beginning the 2025-2026 school year.

The St. Bede girls basketball team earned its first win of the season and more basketball and bowling results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Jose Medina said he resigned as La Salle-Peru football coach because he "felt the program was trending the wrong way" after back-to-back losing seasons. Medina was head coach for 10 years and was with the program for more than 20 seasons.

Visit these award-winning coffee shops on National Espresso Day Saturday, Nov. 23.

The La Salle-Peru High School Renaissance Students of the Month were recognized Wednesday during a breakfast ceremony.

Police seized more than 200 grams of cocaine, multiple firearms and stolen goods worth more than $50,000. A trio of men are accused of overseeing the year-long criminal enterprise.

The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team looks to be competitive with a cohesive team after losing four starters from last year's team that went 24-9 and won a regional championship.

Putnam County wins a tight one over Henry-Senachwine, plus more scores from around the area.

A look at the top girls tennis players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.

La Salle-Peru's Elena Leone and Cali Mickley are the 2024 NewsTribune Girls Tennis Players of the Year after placing third in the Interstate 8 Conference Tournament and Class 1A Ottawa Sectional and winning two matches at state to finish top 32.

The IVCC men's basketball team claimed its first win of the season along with girls basketball and boys bowling results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Dozens of local high school and middle school students turned out for the inaugural IVCC Eagles Run races Saturday at Illinois Valley Community College.

The April 2025 ballot is starting to take shape in the Illinois Valley. Here is who filed in La Salle, Mendota, Oglesby, Peru, Princeton, Spring Valley, Streator and Utica.

The Peru City Council discussed the next steps in constructing a municipal pool and agreed Monday to form a pool committee.

La Salle-Peru senior Allie Thome repeated as NewsTribune Girls Golfer of the Year after cutting five strokes off her average, winning every match but one, winning the Interstate 8 Conference Tournament and qualifying for sectional for a third time.

A look at the top girls golfers in the NewsTribune area from the 2024 season.

The Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club, and the La Salle Rotary Club used their district grant funds, along with a club match, to purchase new beds, mattresses and bedding for the Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter in Peru.

The La Salle-Peru girls basketball team won big in its first game, plus more girls basketball and boys bowling results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Jose Medina has turned in his resignation as L-P football coach, which is on the agenda for Wednesday’s board meeting.

OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center received an “A”' grade in the biannual Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for the Fall of 2024

Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit surveys were mailed to every rider that made a reservation in 2023.

Peru’s nonbinding pool referendum is in the hands of the Peru City Council after residents voted in favor of a municipal pool with the use of hotel/motel funds.

L-P co-op's Sam Nauman swam at state swimming and more local results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

The La Salle-Peru girls basketball team must replace all five starters from last year's team.

K-9 Officer Maddox retired from the Peru Police Department after five years of service alongside his handler Sgt. Matt Peters.

The Music Suite 408 Third Sunday Afternoon Acoustic Jam Series is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at Music Suite 408 in Peru.

The Interstate 8 and Lincoln Trail conferences released their all-conference volleyball teams.

Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in the upper level of the Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St.

Mendota boys bowling beat Hall and more bowling and junior college basketball results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Papa John’s is expected to open in Peru at the end of November.

Tuesday was the first day candidates could file for municipal races in the consolidated election in April – and candidates filed in La Salle, Mendota, Peru, Princeton, Spring Valley, Streator and Utica.

Coats for Kids drive collected 158 coats, 33 hats, 16 pairs of gloves, four scarves and two snow pants.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede and Mendota boys bowling teams entering the 2024-25 season.

Henry-Senachwine seniors Lauren Harbison and Kaitlyn Anderson were named All-State Second Team, the Three Rivers, Tri-County and Little Ten released their all-conference volleyball teams and the Three Rivers announced its all-conference soccer.

A look at the best boys golfers in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.

Veterans Day ceremonies will take place Monday, Nov. 11, across La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

NCI ARTworks will host an opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, for the photographic work of David Horst, Jon McCutchan and Mike Vaughn at the NCI ARTworks Gallery, the Westclox west wing entrance, 400 Fifth St., Peru.

Students and staff hosted their annual Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 11, at Parkside Middle School in Peru. The program featured performances from the band and choir along with readings of poems by the students.

Whether its a date night, girls night out or a family gathering, there's a plethora of great dining options in the Illinois Valley region.

OSF HealthCare announced the expansion of its OSF Wound Care services to Peru.

La Salle-Peru co-op swimmer Sam Nauman qualified for state, Fieldcrest's Caleb Krischel and Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber ran at state cross country and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Get Ready to Thrive in 2025 Holiday Edition is scheduled 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in Ottawa, Streator, Mendota and Peru.

Run a 5k at the Celebration of Lights, take in a Stephen King classic on the stage or see a USO-style show this weekend in the Illinois Valley.