Bonds approved for Bureau County Jail
PRINCETON – Bureau County Board approved general obligation bonds for the construction of a law enforcement center and jail at Tuesday night’s meeting. The ordinance states that the bonds will not exceed $12.3 million. In addition to
Body found after house fire in Verona
GRUNDY Co. – A Verona woman’s body was discovered after an early morning house fire, Tuesday. According to Grundy County Coroner John Callahan, as fire crews were extinguishing a fire at 3200 south Verona Road, they discovered
Peru Man Arrested for Making Threats to School
PERU – A Peru man was arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly calling State Senator Sue Rezin’s office and threatened to commit a mass shooting at “a school.” Peru Police say 33 year-old Steven A. Tutko, of Peru,
Four Injured in Bureau County Fire
DEPUE – Depue Fire Chief Steven Rauh says four residents were injured in a structure fire 10:15 Tuesday morning. The mobile home, located in the Lakeview Mobile Home park was a complete loss.
Postal Workers Collect Food Donations
LASALLE – Postal Carriers worked on Saturday extra hard, not only delivering mail but picking up donations for the annual “Stamp Out Hunger”. The Illinois Valley Food Pantry announced over 7,000 lbs of food was collected and
Peru Police Still Seek New Building
PERU – Peru City Council discussed the need for a new police department building at Monday night’s meeting. Mayor Scott Harl explained that the current building does not provide enough space for the department. City Engineer
Peru Mayor “No Budget For a Pool”
PERU – Peru Mayor Scott Harl told residents in Monday’s town hall meeting that a pool is not in the budget in the near future. Harl explained that the project would take around $5 million and that