Walmart’s 40-year presence in Illinois Valley began with Peru opening in 1986
Walmart’s 40-year presence in Illinois Valley began with Peru opening in 1986

When Walmart opened its first store in Peru on Tuesday, April 1, 1986, it marked a major retail milestone for the Illinois Valley.
Walmart’s 40-year presence in Illinois Valley began with Peru opening in 1986
Ottawa Fire Department offers free home safety programs April 14
Ottawa Fire Department offers free home safety programs April 14
Ottawa Fire Department offers free home safety programs April 14

The Ottawa Fire Department will be out in the community for two free home safety programs for any residents within city limits on Tuesday, April 14.
Starved Rock offers spring break nature workshops April 8-10

A youth program “Nature Sleuths: Spring Break Youth Workshops” will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 8 to Friday, April 10 at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center.
Starved Rock offers spring break nature workshops April 8-10
Starved Rock offers spring break nature workshops April 8-10
Zion UCC donates $2,500 to Illinois Valley Food Pantry

Zion United Church of Christ in Peru donated $2,500 to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry.