Starved Rock State Park seeks info on vandals that spray painted face of Sandstone Point

Vandals recently spray painted blue and black graffiti on the face of Sandstone Point at Starved Rock State Park.
Popeyes breaks ground in Peru

A week after a final plat was approved by the Peru City Council, a construction crew started work on building the new Popeyes, just west of the intersection of Trompeter and May roads in Peru.
Popeyes breaks ground in Peru

A week after a final plat was approved by the Peru City Council, a construction crew started work on building the new Popeyes, just west of the intersection of Trompeter and May roads in Peru.
‘Matilda Jr. – The Musical’ brings magic to the Streator stage

“Matilda Jr.” will take the Engle Lane stage in Streator for its opening performance 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, and continue with shows 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, through Friday, June 21.
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp rout Lafayette Aviators for 10th win

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp defeated the Lafayette Aviators 14-1 on Wednesday in Peru.
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp rout Lafayette Aviators for 10th win

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp defeated the Lafayette Aviators 14-1 on Wednesday in Peru.
Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate steady and unchanged

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced in a statement that was keeping its key interest rates steady, stating that it projects just one interest rate cut is possible before year’s end. The central bank said economic activity
House Republicans vote to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress

On Wednesday afternoon, House Republicans on voted on a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur on
Celtics take 3-0 lead in NBA Finals after win against Mavericks 106-99

The Boston Celtics have taken a 3-0 series lead after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-99 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit. The
Legendary Lakers player, NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West dies at age 86

Los Angeles Lakers legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West has died at the age of 86. The Los Angeles Clippers, whom West had been a board member and consultant since 2017, announced Wednesday that he