NCI ARTworks holding 2026 Mad Hatter Ball on Friday night in Peru
NCI ARTworks is set to spotlight some of the Illinois Valley’s best young artists at the 9th Annual Mad Hatter Ball on Friday, Jan. 16 at the Westclox Event Center’s historic west wing in Peru.
‘Everybody wants to see Mendota thrive and flourish’: New Mendota chamber president has a vision
Mendota’s new Chamber of Commerce CEO Madeline Piller hopes to continue her family’s legacy of working for the people of Mendota.
IVCC to host Oglesby Agronomy Summit
Illinois Valley Community College is hosting the Oglesby Agronomy Summit, an event that aims to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm decision-making.
Peru municipal building closed Monday for MLK Day
The Peru Municipal Building and city departments will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
‘Everybody wants to see Mendota thrive and flourish’: New Mendota chamber president has a vision
Mendota’s new Chamber of Commerce CEO Madeline Piller hopes to continue her family’s legacy of working for the people of Mendota.
State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries starting next week
The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday that it will temporarily stop processing immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to tighten standards for who may permanently enter
Denmark says ‘fundamental disagreement’ over Greenland remains after meeting with Vance, Rubio
Denmark and Greenland remain firmly opposed to President Trump’s push to bring Greenland under U.S. control, despite what Danish officials described as direct but respectful talks with senior members of the Trump administration at the White House.
Starting pitcher Ranger Suárez agrees to 5-year, $130 million deal with Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed starting pitcher Ranger Suárez to a five-year, $130 million contract. According to ESPN, the deal is fully guaranteed with no deferrals, opt-outs, or no-trade protection. Suárez, 30, arrives in Boston
WR Adam Thielen announces retirement from NFL after 13 seasons
Veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen officially announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday, bringing an end to his 12-season career in the NFL that began as an undrafted college receiver to a two-time Pro Bowler and
Actor Timothy Busfield appears in court, faces new sexual assault claims
Emmy Award-winning actor and director Timothy Busfield appeared in court Wednesday after turning himself in to New Mexico authorities to face multiple felony charges involving alleged sexual abuse of minors. Prosecutors are seeking to keep the 68-year-old