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LASALLE – A new sculpture will greet students and visitors at the entrance to LaSalle-Peru Township High School. On Monday, the piece, titled “Realm” by Baltimore artist Rodney Carroll, was installed ahead of a formal dedication ceremony to be held on May 11th. The sculpture,

MENDOTA – Playground equipment in Mendota has been temporarily roped off because of a nesting duck. The Mendota Police report that at the playground adjacent to Lake Mendota a female wood duck has made up a nest and they are asking children and adults to stay away for the time being.

OGLESBY – Stars Wars fandom is being celebrated at “May the 4th Be With You” at Illinois Valley Community College. The National Star Wars Day observance will include “movie-authentic” characters including Darth Vader, Boba Fett and an original Storm Trooper. Students are welcome to

  LASALLE – The city of LaSalle is coming closer to starting a much-needed project, replacing the roof of its municipal building. Bids will now go out for the roofing replacement and complete gutter work of the city hall. Finance Director John Duncan says the repairs were a critical

MENDOTA – A new internet provider will be coming to Mendota that is capable of faster speeds than currently available, and the Mayor alerted residents to the appearance of many utility location flags on many properties. SURF Air Wireless LLC will begin the trenching and installation of

A former Philadelphia police officer who was fired after he fatally shot 12-year-old Thomas “TJ” Siderio in the back in March has been charged with murder.  District Attorney Larry Krasner announced during a press conference on Monday that 26-year-old Edsaul Mendoza was arrested

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the city of Boston, saying they violated the First Amendment when they denied a group the opportunity to fly the Christian Flag outside City Hall four years ago. In 2017, the New Hampshire-based group Camp Constitution — which

  OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College’s greenhouse is teeming with flowering plants, vegetables and hanging baskets for the Ag Department’s annual spring plant sale from 10 AM to 5 PM Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. Friday. Ag students are hosting the sale in time for

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department will be collecting dead birds to look for West Nile Virus.  Crows, Blue Jays and Robins will be gathered.  According to the health department, over the past eighteen years West Nile virus activity has been documented throughout LaSalle County.

PERU – The hydrant flushing in Peru originally scheduled April 25th through May 4th is being extended through Friday, May 6th. Residents should be aware of possible low water pressure and rusty water. If you experience any discoloration, you should let the water run until it is clear. Also,