Maribeth M. Wilson

The council briefly considered establishing an e-bike committee during Monday night's meeting , ultimately deciding it needed more time to discuss what forming a committee would entail, such as agendas and record-keeping.

Kolowski calls for caution, aldermen defend unique design The Peru City Council is seemingly at an impasse regarding the city's water tower.

The council unanimously approved a $58,500 feasibility study proposal from the Sports Facilities Co. during Monday's meeting.

A free lunch serving tellerini, salad, dessert and a beverage will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St.,

The Illinois Valley Food Pantry is launching a $750,000 fundraising campaign to assist in covering the cost of its new building in Peru and a walk-in cooler and freezer.

The Handle with Care initiative helps bridge the gap between law enforcement and schools to assist children and adolescents affected by trauma.

Prospective nursing students will have the opportunity to apply for a new scholarship after the friends and family of Kathy Dungan donated more than $20,000 to endow a scholarship in her memory.

Students must pay in full, arrange a payment plan or notify the college they will be using financial aid to prevent being dropped from the roster and having to reenroll, according to a news release.

Temporary access begins Monday; proof of Peru residency required, no garbage or recycling allowed

Authorities say heroin seizure, about the size of an NBA basketball, is largest street-level bust in La Salle County