Peru donates $5,000 to Illinois Valley PADS

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The Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter is another donation closer to the creation of two new websites after the Peru City Council agreed Monday to contribute $5,000 of city funds.

Photos: First day of football practice in the Illinois Valley

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Practices began today for high school football and all other fall sports. Photo editor Scott Anderson and photographer freelancer Kyle Russell went to several practices in the Illinois Valley. Check out photos from Ottawa, Marquette, Streator, L-P,

Photos: First day of football practice in the Illinois Valley

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Practices began today for high school football and all other fall sports. Photo editor Scott Anderson and photographer freelancer Kyle Russell went to several practices in the Illinois Valley. Check out photos from Ottawa, Marquette, Streator, L-P,

Photos: First day of football practice in the Illinois Valley

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Practices began today for high school football and all other fall sports. Photo editor Scott Anderson and photographer freelancer Kyle Russell went to several practices in the Illinois Valley. Check out photos from Ottawa, Marquette, Streator, L-P,

Ottawa swears in new firefighter

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Diego Ortega was sworn in Monday to serve the Ottawa Fire Department. Ortega is assigned to Shift 3 and will be starting paramedic school this week, the fire department said.