Utica Committee of the Whole to meet Jan. 23

Utica’s Committee of the Whole meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Utica Village Hall, 801 S. Clark St.
Photos: L-P Co-op, Morrison and Olympia boys swimming triangular

Boys swim teams from Olympia, Morrison and L-P competed during a triangular swim meet on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at the Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru.
Photos: L-P Co-op, Morrison and Olympia boys swimming triangular

Boys swim teams from Olympia, Morrison and L-P competed during a triangular swim meet on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at the Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru.
JJ Raffelson to lead La Salle-Peru football

JJ Raffelson has been hired as the La Salle-Peru football coach. The former Western Illinois linebacker was an assistant for the Cavaliers the past two years.
Wrestling notebook: Seneca and Sandwich gearing up for conference/postseason tournaments

The Seneca and Sandwich wrestling squads are among the area teams continuing to gear up for conference/postseason tournaments.
Wrestling notebook: Seneca and Sandwich gearing up for conference/postseason tournaments

The Seneca and Sandwich wrestling squads are among the area teams continuing to gear up for conference/postseason tournaments.
Planned Parenthood in Ottawa to close in March

Planned Parenthood of Illinois will close four health centers in March, including the location in Ottawa.
Planned Parenthood in Ottawa to close in March

Planned Parenthood of Illinois will close four health centers in March, including the location in Ottawa.
Wahlburgers at Peru Hy-Vee to close, Hy-Vee Market Grille to return

Next month Peru Hy-Vee’s in-store restaurant, Wahlburgers, will transition back to a Hy-Vee Market Grille.
Rochelle man pleads not guilty to possessing, delivering cocaine and ecstasy

Judge rules that Christopher Reed must remain in custody due to severity of charges.