Letter to the Editor: Energy bill strengthens consumer protections, despite Rezin’s claims
Deer Park School second quarter honor roll.

Deer Park School announced its students that qualified for honor roll in the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year.
Love’s Travel Stop near Rock Falls to begin construction this month
Construction on the Love’s Travel Stop planned for Rock Falls near the interchange of Illinois Route 40 and Interstate 88 is expected to begin this month, according to the city of Rock Falls.
Disabled vehicle draws Lee County deputy’s attention, leads to weapons, drug arrests
Three men were charged with various offenses, including drugs and weapons charges, after a Lee County sheriff’s deputy stopped to assist a disabled vehicle on Friday in rural Amboy
Two sustain smoke inhalation in fire at Peru restaurant

Two people were taken to local hospitals for smoke inhalation Tuesday morning after fire broke out in Fire on Fifth, located in the Westclox building.
Two sustain smoke inhalation in fire at Peru restaurant
Two sustain smoke inhalation in fire at Peru restaurant
Meet the all-Hieronymus BCR volleyball team
BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus takes a look at his all-time BCR volleyball team
Putnam library launches youth book club exploring American Revolution
Putnam library launches youth book club exploring American Revolution