Emery: Columbus Day in past decades was a mix

Emery: Largely due to recent controversy, the Columbus Day holiday has diminished in importance on the calendar. The holiday wasn’t that big of a deal a century ago, either.
What to know about Marseilles pursuit for new city hall, police station

The Marseilles City Council is in talks about purchasing the former Illinois Valley Cellular building for a new city hall and police station. Here’s what to know about the issue.
Former Peru police chief to run for mayor in 2025

Former Peru Police Chief Douglas Bernabei said he wants to give back to the community that has supported him throughout his career by running for mayor in 2025.
Former Peru police chief to run for mayor in 2025

Former Peru Police Chief Douglas Bernabei said he wants to give back to the community that has supported him throughout his career by running for mayor in 2025.
Discover Manufacturing Career Expo set Oct. 24 at IVCC

The North Central Regional Betterment Coalition and collaborators will be hosting the ninth annual Discover Manufacturing Career Expo on Oct. 24 at Illinois Valley Community College.
Discover Manufacturing Career Expo set Oct. 24 at IVCC

The North Central Regional Betterment Coalition and collaborators will be hosting the ninth annual Discover Manufacturing Career Expo on Oct. 24 at Illinois Valley Community College.
Free lunch in Streator to be served Oct. 14

Free lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Park Place, 406 Hickory St., Streator.
IVCC to host more than 30 colleges Oct. 10 for College and Career Night

More than 30 colleges and universities will be represented at Illinois Valley Community College’s 50th annual College and Career Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the gym.
IVCC to host more than 30 colleges Oct. 10 for College and Career Night

More than 30 colleges and universities will be represented at Illinois Valley Community College’s 50th annual College and Career Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the gym.
Marseilles boy harvests prize Hen in the Woods mushrooms

Koby Clark, 14, of Marseilles, harvested prized Hen in the Woods mushrooms Saturday.