Photos: Semi crash on Route 251 closes a lane of highway temporarily

A crash involving a Goodwill semi occurred Friday near the intersection of 38th Street and Route 251 in Peru. The crash occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. and closed a lane of traffic temporarily, until crews could clear
Cosgrove, GROW Spring Valley team up to give rides to concerts at mini park

Cosgrove Distributors, 120 S. Greenwood St., will provide their parking lot and GROW Spring Valley will have a golf cart available there to give rides to Spring Valley Municipal Band concerts planned at the downtown mini park
Cosgrove, GROW Spring Valley team up to give rides to concerts at mini park

Cosgrove Distributors, 120 S. Greenwood St., will provide their parking lot and GROW Spring Valley will have a golf cart available there to give rides to Spring Valley Municipal Band concerts planned at the downtown mini park
OSF announces expansion of outpatient services at OSF St. Elizabeth – Peru

OSF HealthCare announced updates regarding phase two outpatient services at OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center – Peru.
Girls basketball: Ottawa, Geneseo square off on the home floor of WNBA’s Chicago Sky

The Ottawa and Geneseo girls basketball teams held a summer scrimmage Wednesday at Wintrust Arena, home of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky.
Girls basketball: Ottawa, Geneseo square off on the home floor of WNBA’s Chicago Sky

The Ottawa and Geneseo girls basketball teams held a summer scrimmage Wednesday at Wintrust Arena, home of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky.
Spanish-speaking migrants drive need for translators at Illinois Valley food pantries

If you know any Spanish, local food pantries could use your help. Migrants from Central and South America are moving downstate from Chicago in search of work and food pantries need Spanish-speaking volunteers to help meet their
Guest view: The teacher shortage is real

The teacher shortage is a complex issue that requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders. By investing in our teachers and administrators, supporting their professional growth, and advocating for policy reforms, we can build a stronger future
Guest view: The teacher shortage is real

The teacher shortage is a complex issue that requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders. By investing in our teachers and administrators, supporting their professional growth, and advocating for policy reforms, we can build a stronger future
ERNEST to embark on headlining fall tour ‘The Legalize Country Music Road Show’

Ernest has announced his headlining fall tour, The Legalize Country Music Road Show, in support of his recent album, Nashville, Tennessee. The album follows Ernest’s 2021 debut album, Flower Shops (The Album), which featured the two-time platinum