Peru remembers Sept. 11, ‘Never forget our brothers and sisters’ sacrifice’

Sept. 11 is a day that no one should ever forget, Peru Fire Chief Jeff King said.
Ottawa Oktoberfest to feature wiener dog races Sept. 21

Ottawa Oktoberfest is Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the city’s Jordan Block.
Photos: Illinois Valley remembers Sept. 11 with tributes

Peru held an American flag raising ceremony and placed a temporary memorial at the roundabout while Waltham School in Utica placed 2,977 flags outside the school remembering those lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
6 pickleball courts open at Hegeler Park in La Salle

Illinois Valley pickleball players have a new place to call home after the city of La Salle built six new courts at Hegeler Park.
6 pickleball courts open at Hegeler Park in La Salle

Illinois Valley pickleball players have a new place to call home after the city of La Salle built six new courts at Hegeler Park.
Mendota named 37th best volleyball program in IHSA’s state series era

The IHSA put together a list of the 50 best volleyball programs in the state during the postseason era (1974-2024). Mendota landed at No. 37 on the list with 10 state appearances, eight state trophies, 13 sectional
Mendota named 37th best volleyball program in IHSA’s state series era

The IHSA put together a list of the 50 best volleyball programs in the state during the postseason era (1974-2024). Mendota landed at No. 37 on the list with 10 state appearances, eight state trophies, 13 sectional
BCR scoreboard for Tuesday, Sept. 10

A look at Bureau County area scores for Tuesday, Sept. 10
Bureau County Food Pantry receives $30,000 donation

The Bureau County Food Pantry received a $30,000 from an anonymous donor via the Knights of Columbus.
Ideal sports bars in northern Illinois for watching the big game

Here’s a list of some of northern Illinois’ best sports bars for watching your favorite team.