A Very Happy Birhday

All the customers at a Cracker Barrel in Flagstaff, Arizona sang happy birthday to an 89-year-old Army vet with Alzheimer’s and made him cry. Cracker Barrel commented on TikTok and said, “So much love in one room.”
Peru Washington Park ice rink closes after record season

Peru Washington Park ice rink closes after record season

Peru man arrested in traffic stop, charged with dealing cocaine

A 23-year-old Peru man was arrested on a warrant charging him with dealing cocaine and he’s accused of having more drugs in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Peru man arrested in traffic stop, charged with dealing cocaine

Peru man arrested in traffic stop, charged with dealing cocaine

Culver’s of Rock Falls wins Culver’s Regional Award
Culver’s of Rock Falls has been recognized by the Culver’s franchise for its dedication to hospitality and has earned the Ruth Hospitality Award for the fifth year in a row.
Thomson prison inmate sentenced to additional 9 years in prison for assaulting another inmate
U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston on Monday sentenced Julian Breal to nine years in prison.
USAID freeze shutters soybean lab on University of Illinois campus
Formed in 2011, the lab provides researchers and organizations with resources to advance soybean development. The lab operates in partnership with the University of Illinois and is located on campus.
Sterling’s middle school students preparing for annual STEM fair
Challand Middle School STEM teacher Logan Shearer said her class uses hands-on activities, projects and teamwork to explore the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in a fun and engaging manner.