Papa John’s coming soon to Peru

Papa John’s signs were hung at the empty storefront next to Dunkin’ Donuts in Peru, signaling the national pizza chain is opening a new location soon in Peru.
Spirit Halloween to return to Peru Mall

Spirit Halloween will return to the former JCPenney location in the Peru Mall.
Spirit Halloween to return to Peru Mall
Spirit Halloween will return to the former JCPenney location in the Peru Mall.
Guest column: I’ve been thinking … about thinking

The mind is a great gift! It stores our ideas, memories, plans, secrets, hopes, dreams etc.
Streator Fest to feature Sevendust, Hinder performances, carnival, fireworks

The annual Streator Fest returns this week at Northpoint Plaza from Thursday, Aug. 1, to Sunday, Aug. 4. The festival will feature live music, a carnival and finish with a fireworks show on Sunday night.
Enterprising Princeton youths create their own blitzball league

Youth baseball players have professionally executed their own blitzball league, a form of wiffle ball.
Illinois Valley Parkinson’s Support Group to meet Aug. 5 in Utica

The Illinois Valley Parkinson’s Support Group will host its monthly meeting from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at the Utica Fire Station on Route 178, just south of the Casey’s.
Ottawa North Kroger celebrates $1.9 million improvements
Kroger and local community leaders celebrated Thursday completion of a major remodeling project in Ottawa.
WIU Lamda Chi Alpha reunites at Drinkin’ with Lincoln in Ottawa

A group of Western Illinois University Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brothers and spouses had a reunion Saturday, July 27, at the Ottawa Drinkin’ with Lincoln Fest in Washington Square.
Robert, Cheryl Nelson donate $10,000 to Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum

Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum board member Robert Nelson and his wife Cheryl recently gave a $10,000 donation to the Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum.