Adopt a conservation garden island at Hall High School
The Conservation Garden at Hall High School is ready to put on its annual display of native plants. There are 11 islands in this garden that are authentic to Illinois prairie. Guardians of the Garden invite invite
IVCC to offer 8-week summer classes
Illinois Valley Community College has openings in eight-week summer classes beginning on Tuesday, May 30. Students interested in a nursing career can complete several of the prerequisite courses this summer. Nursing applicants are required to successfully pass
Spring Valley VFW and American Legion announce Memorial Day services
Commander of the Spring Valley VFW Piercy Ward Post 3666 James Taylor in conjunction with Commander of the Spring Valley American Legion Post 182 Robert Reed and the Day family will host a Memorial Day ceremony. The
Spring Flute Fling set for Sunday in Peru
The Music Suite 408 flute ensembles, under the direction of Natalie Lindig and Sue Gillio, will present the 30th (almost) annual Spring Flute Fling at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the Zion United Church of Christ,
La Salle-Peru High School announces top 10 students
La Salle–Peru High School announced its top 10 academic students after eight semesters from the class of 2023. They are Reena Stevens, Emelia Hachenberger, Salutatorian Autumn Bunzell, Kaden Dellinger, Taylor Martyn, Carlie Miller, Connor Fundell, Emma Garretson,
Spirit Matters: Stop killing with your words
In practical terms, most of us in the United States are not starving. Although money is tight for many, food and other nourishment is accessible for the vast majority. Don’t get me wrong. I know there are
Eye On Illinois: State can’t afford to lose its rural hospitals
Sometimes you know when you hit rock bottom. Sometimes that’s a false reality. On Jan. 28, St. Margaret’s Hospital formally closed its Peru location, the formerly independent Illinois Valley Community Hospital. On May 17, a company memo
Yep, two cheeseburgers with everything is a work of art
“I could do that.” That’s me mumbling as I wander through galleries in the Modern Museum of Art in New York City. Each visit to MoMA has taught me the same lesson. I don’t know much about