National, statewide and local county gas prices drop
CHICAGO – National and statewide gas price averages have dropped by a nickel since the beginning of May. According to the American Automobile Association, it’s a trend motorists can expect to continue into June. Currently Illinois averages at
Couple and neighbor honored for their assistance in house fire last week
PERU – A new program called the, “City of Peru Good Neighbor Recognitions” honored community members who performed extraordinary deeds for their neighbors. At last night’s city council meeting, Art Giese, his wife Kay Giese and neighbor
New City Clock Unveiled in Peru
PERU – A new addition in front of the Peru City Hall will be greeting visitors with timely information. The City of Peru Clock, adorned with a plaque honoring former mayor Donald Baker, was revealed Wednesday at
Injuries in I-39 Rollover; Dog Located After Crash
MENDOTA- Troy Grove and Mendota Fire Departments responded to a single vehicle rollover around 5 AM Wednesday morning on I-39. Seven occupants with minor injures were reported in the crash that occurred near mile marker 75.
Four Hour Armed Stand-off After Tuesday Crash in Kendall County
LITTLE ROCK – A Somonauk man may be facing charges after a Tuesday morning standoff in Kendall County. Around 1:30 AM the Kendall County Sheriff’s Department say they were called to the area of Little Rock Road and
Alcohol Amendment Approved Although AMC’s Applications Absent
PERU – Peru City Council members approved an amendment to an ordinance that would allow theaters to sell alcohol. Mayor Scott Harl said he was asked about this liquor license a few weeks ago, but the business
Loose Cow Struck by Truck in Southern DeKalb County
LELAND – A 44-year-old Leland man escaped injury after striking a cow with his truck Tuesday night. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 9 PM a number of cattle had made their way onto