The April election is around the corner, as the Peru Public Library announced it will be hosting a mayoral forum Sunday, Feb. 23, featuring candidates Ken Kolowski and Doug Bernabei.

They say that everyone’s “wonder years” are the years between the ages of 10 and 18, or up until you graduate from high school. I was lucky enough to spend my wonder years in the 70s.

Jefferson Elementary School in Ottawa announced December’s Champions of the Charter.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, and returned the following indictments.

Woodland High School in rural Streator released its honor roll for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year.

Earlville’s Adam Waite scored 41 points and grabbed 26 rebounds in a conference win and more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup.