Learn the basics of blacksmithing May 27 at La Salle library
Blacksmith Ian Ellis will present “Basics of Blacksmithing” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, outside the La Salle Public Library.
Learn the basics of blacksmithing May 27 at La Salle library

Photos: Veterans, Boy Scouts place flags at Peru City Cemetery
Boy Scouts from Peru’s Troop 123 and Peru Cub Scouts from Pack 3709 were on hand Thursday, May 22, 2025 to place flags at gravesites of 1,000 veterans ahead of Memorial Day at Peru City Cemetery.
Photos: Veterans, Boy Scouts place flags at Peru City Cemetery

Mendota awarded $3 million transportation grant
Mendota will receive $3 million to develop a new pedestrian and bicycle pathway.
Mendota awarded $3 million transportation grant

Mendota awarded $3 million transportation grant
Mendota will receive $3 million to develop a new pedestrian and bicycle pathway.
Photos: Milton Pope students help maintain Illini State Park in Marseilles
Milton Pope students volunteered their time planting pollinator seed, pulling up rocks, spreading mulch and helping with other tasks on May 23, 2025 at Illini State Park in Marseilles.
Photos: Milton Pope students help maintain Illini State Park in Marseilles

Bureau Valley Elementary/Junior High School honor roll, 4th quarter 2024-25
Bureau Valley Elementary and Junior High School recently announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year.