WASHINGTON – After almost two years, a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report is released. The 448 page report is said to include an account of how President Donald Trump attempted to seize control of Mueller’s investigation on Russia’s alleged ...Read more
AMBOY – Two residents of a home in rural Lee County Northeast of Amboy escaped injury Thursday morning after a fire heavily damaged their home. According to the Amboy Fire Department, they were called to the scene around 6:30 AM to the home and when they arrived they discovered flames ...Read more
MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Police Department joined a digital neighborhood watch program. “Neighbors by Ring” is an app where residents can get real-time crime and safety alerts from neighbors and law enforcement. According to Marseilles Police, they will be using the app to ...Read more
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota passed an ordinance to increase wages for non-union employees. Finance Chairman John Holland says all non-union employees will receive a 2 percent increase for the fiscal year 2020. Currently, minimum wage is $9.25 and would increase to $9.44. ...Read more
PERU – Spring has sprung, which means severe weather season is fast approaching. During this time, thunderstorm, tornado, flood warnings and watches can be expected. According to the National Weather Service during a thunderstorm or tornado watch, monitoring the weather and having a shelter ...Read more
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department announced on Wednesday that a man suspected in an alleged strong arm robbery at a gas station near I-39 on April 10th has been taken into custody by the Chicago Police Department. The suspect, identified as 51-year-old Earl E. Ratliff of Freeport, ...Read more
OTTAWA – Many area highways are going to be seeing construction crews once again this summer, with large resurfacing work planned over the next few months. IDOT announced that Illinois Route 251 from Shooting Park Road to 7th Street in Peru will be undergoing repairs starting at the end of ...Read more
MENDOTA – Infrastructure work is being planned for Illinois Avenue in Mendota. At Monday night’s city council meeting, Alderman Bill Hunt reported that sewer work will be done in addition to Illinois Avenue’s beautification project. The city will install new sewer lining, a ...Read more
MORRIS – State Senator Sue Rezin continues to push for a bill that would allow the Department of Natural Resources to charge for parking at Starved Rock State Park. Sen Rezin said Monday that she’ll reach out to members of the state senate who voted no on the bill to see if she can ...Read more
PERU – Peru City Council members listened to an Earth Day presentation at Monday night’s meeting. Crystal Dean addressed the council to discuss the details of her Earth Day Peru, Illinois City Cleanup, which will take place next Monday, April 22nd. Dean encouraged volunteers to meet at ...Read more
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