An accident involving a tractor-trailer has shut down all lanes on Route 251 at the U.S. 6 overpass in Peru.

Putnam County’s Shannon Jenkins has coached volleyball on many levels. Over the weekend, she added her first All-State Classic to her resume. The event is a collection of some of the top junior high volleyball talent around the state held Saturday and Sunday in East Peoria.

Sherman’s family-owned appliance, furniture, and mattress retailer is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, and continuing its tradition of giving back to the communities that have supported it for five decades.

B Dominique Boutique announced it will close its doors in mid-to-late April after five years in business.

The La Salle-Peru Township High School Renaissance Students of the Month were recognized during a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, March 18.

Milton Pope School will hold kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, April 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The Ladd American Legion Auxiliary, Harold E Russell Unit 958, will meet Tuesday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 111 S. Main Street.

Holy Cross School in Mendota released its third-quarter honor roll for the 2025-26 school year.

Participants gathered around a flame to hear from speakers, interact with seeds and crystals, sing with musical accompaniment and meditate in hopes of marking their personal seasonal transition from winter to spring.

While many proposals were on the table and many were not acted on, the board settled on charging a $50 fee for driver’s education and raising the cost of the all-season athletic ticket package by $5 starting next school year.