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A former NewsTribune reporter recently published her 10th book, “Blackfire Rising,” is a compendium of several novels, novellas and short stories published over a 15-year span.

Peru police officers along with a behavioral healthcare therapist from Arukah Institute of Healing participated in a training session to prepare for the potential of an active school shooting.

Firefighters extinguished a fully-involved chicken coop fire Thursday morning on Meridian Road near Eagle Rock Christian Center in Peru.

The Peru Municipal Pool Committee released its first preliminary pool design on its social media account on Thursday.

Registration opened for the 23rd annual Carus summer science camp – a free, weeklong program designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds through hands-on STEM learning.

Voters in La Salle and Bureau counties this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that it has arrested a 17-year-old who had allegedly stolen a firearm in Peru after a pursuit that ended near Arby's on Route 6 in Morris.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently played a role in the 38th Annual Teen Showcase at Illinois Valley Community College.

La Salle County authorities have named the La Salle man killed when his electric bicycle was struck by a vehicle Friday on May Road in Peru.

Peru Public Library is replacing the flooring on the main level, which will be closed. The project is expected to take three weeks.

La Salle-Peru is separating its girls wrestling into its own program. The L-P Board of Education approved hiring a girls wrestling head coach and assistant at its last meeting and is expected to hire coaches April 23.

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State police said there were no injuries from a pair of back-to-back crashes Friday evening on westbound Interstate 80 near Plank Road in Peru; but the crashes resulted in lane closures for more than three hours.

Several children participated in the Easter egg hunt on Saturday at Centennial Park in Peru.

With the TBM Avenger Reunion 10th anniversary show a little more than a month away, the organization is gearing up for an unforgettable event, to ensure everything runs smoothy Peru City Council purchased liability insurance, among approving other expenses.

In Towne Self-Storage official opened April 10, 2025, at 4428 Hollerich Drive, Peru, after serval months of construction and renovation.

Peru police are investigating a fatal crash reported at 10:58 p.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of May Road in the city’s north end.

The following church services are scheduled for the Easter holiday.

The Princeton-Illinois chapter Daughters of the American Revolution presented an American flag to new citizen Cynthia DelGado Lara at its April 5 meeting.

An Earlville man pleaded guilty to gun and drug charges Thursday and faces up to 15 years in prison when he’s sentenced July 25.

NCI ARTworks to host an opening reception for the month-long Naturescape exhibition of art by Karen Tucker, Mary Jean Dzurisin and Carol Bingham from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the NCI ARTworks Gallery at the Westclox building in Peru.

The St. Bede softball team won big, the Mendota baseball team beat Hall in extra innings and more baseball, softball, soccer and track and field results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Alan Spencer threw a two-hit shutout as the St. Bede baseball team beat Woodland 10-0 on Thursday to improve to 10-0 on the season.

Sci-Fest, Naturescapes art exhibition, Route "Flute" 66 and Easter egg hunts are among the events in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

The L-P baseball and softball teams beat Newark and more baseball, softball, soccer and track and field results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

If unofficial results hold from the April 1 election, La Salle, Streator, Princeton and Spring Valley figure to have some new faces on their city councils.

The Illinois Valley YMCA, 300 Walnut St., Peru is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26.

The St. Bede baseball team won a conference game and more baseball, softball, tennis and track and field results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Peru City Council denied a petition Monday to redevelop a portion of the Peru Mall site for a proposed Starbucks, after the site was deemed “unbuildable.”

L-P pitcher Taylor Vescogni struck out 13 batters to lead the Cavaliers to a 3-0 victory over Morris in an Interstate 8 Conference game in La Salle.

A look at all the boys track and field teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

Crews poured a new sidewalk along U.S. 6 in front of the Westclox building on Monday in Peru. The $6.4 million project is scheduled to be completed this summer, according to Illinois Department of Transportation.

Collective Wellness & Aesthetics opens Wednesday at 2222 Fourth St., Peru.

Easter is Sunday, April 20. In the weeks prior to the holiday, there are several Easter egg hunts and opportunities to meet the Easter bunny throughout La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. Here is a list of upcoming events.

Gov. JB Pritzker wants to keep cell phones out of classrooms and wants policies implemented. Superintendents in the Illinois Valley say they’re already there.

A look at all the girls track and field teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

Hands off my healthcare. Hands off Social Security. Off Greenland. Off Medicare. The national parks. Disease research. Those were among the signs flashed Saturday in a protest against government overreach.

Ottawa Mayor Robb Hasty issued a lengthy statement Saturday in response to the latest news surrounding OSF’s plans for health care services in Ottawa, including what he sees are the next steps.

Wendy Fulmer of Coldwell Banker Today’s Realtors, LLC in Peru, received the Number One Sales Associate of the State of Illinois for Units Sold from Coldwell Banker national.

The Slough Bridge and Boat Ramp in Peru was temporarily closed Friday because of flooding.

The Bureau Valley baseball and softball teams swept conference doubleheaders and more baseball, softball and soccer results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

La Salle-Peru sophomore Makenzie Chamberlain hit three home runs and went 7 for 13 to help the Cavaliers to four wins, earning her NewsTribune Athlete of the Week.

The Putnam County softball team had 24 hits and 27 runs along with baseball and softball results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will be at 6 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St., lower level.

OSF HealthCare plans to discontinue obstetrics and intensive care unit services at its St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa by the end of August.

The Peru Police Department may begin the search for a part-time social worker, if the committee and Peru City Council approve the proposal.

The Mendota girls soccer team beat Princeton, the Putnam County baseball and softball teams earned conference wins and more baseball, softball, tennis and track and field results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Gavin Kallis threw five scoreless innings, and the L-P offense scored five runs in the first inning in a 9-0 win over Mendota on Thursday.

Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble and Bloomington-Normal Flute Club will present their Route Flute 66 concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, at Zion United Church of Christ, 1521 Sixth St., Peru; 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Prairie Arts Center, Princeton, and at 4 p.m. Sunday,