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Harold Allen Schallhorn, 79, of rural Sheridan died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Ottawa Regional Hospital after an extended illness.
The Princeton High School cross country team will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Any boy or girl wanting to run is welcome.
Henry - fireworks on Saturday, beginning at dusk. Peru - fireworks on Friday, beginning at dusk.
Local agency puts federal funds to use
Tony LeBeau's summer job preference was pretty simple. He wanted a job working with his hands.
LEASE pens deal with Peru district to purchase school building
A former school building in Peru may be getting a new lease on life. The Peru School District has reached a tentative agreement with La Salle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education to sell LEASE the former Roosevelt School building, according to a joint press release.
Naperville man survives fall off cliff
A young Naperville man is reportedly home this weekend after surviving a 25-foot fall from a cliff in Starved Rock State Park, following an alleged night of drinking with two friends.
The Bureau County Senior Center will offer egg casserole at the next Breakfast Club on July 31.
Cooling center open to escape summer heat
While the summer sun beats down, many are finding refuge in a cool swimming pool.
La Salle County Treasurer Lamps seeks third term
The primary and general elections are not until next year, but La Salle County Treasurer Don Lamps has already announced his intent to seek a third term in office.
Peru, Illinois woman dies in golf cart accident in Rock Island
A WOMAN WHO WAS KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IN ROCK ISLAND FRIDAY AFTERNOON IS FROM PERU, ILLINOIS.
Want To See Little Big Town & the Zac Brown Band in Peru, Il?
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Bureau County: Woman, Da Hittaz kin charged in shooting
A woman and a relative of the Da Hittaz drug gang - both with ties to La Salle County - were charged in Bureau County in connection with a shooting Tuesday in DePue.
Two people remain in the Bureau County Jail after being charged in a shooting incident early Tuesday morning in DePue.
A grand opening will be held Saturday for a new hearing aid center in the LaSalle-Peru area.
la Salle County: DUIs rise in Ottawa, drop in Streator
Drunken driver arrests increased 8 percent in 2008 in Ottawa, according to figures recently publicized by a DUI watchdog group.
Attorney Geno Caffarini has resigned as first assistant state's attorney for Bureau County.
Yuvan hits hole-in-one at Spring Creek
Another week, another hole-in-one at Spring Creek Golf Course. Alicia Yuvan of Peru aced the 119-yard, No.
The following is provided by the La Salle County Sheriff's Office, listing those processed at the jail, with their age, address, day of processing and pending charge : Rebecca E. Cisek, 38, 1129 West St., Peru, Monday, failure to appear, body attachment-writ. Ricardo S. Garcia, 49, 2604 Everette Road, Ottawa, Monday, sentenced to county jail.
The Bureau County Blaze 14U Black Team won the Bandit Classic in Peru. Team members include Sydney Miller, Heidi James, Laine Schweickert, Tori DeWaele, Ashlyn Kennedy and Allison VonHolten; and Emily Phillips, Jordann Mason, coach Bob James, Ella Voss, Brooke Kamphuis and Brandi DeWaele.
Catholic clergy appointments announced
The following appointments have been announced for area Catholic clergy: • The Rev.
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