Illinois Extension will offer an air fryer cooking class at Peru Public Library on July 29 from 1 to 2 p.m.

The 22nd annual Convoy Against Cancer Big Truck Show rolls into Ladd on Saturday, July 18, bringing polished pickups, restored farm tractors, fire trucks, and working vehicles from across North Central Illinois to Main Street — all to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

The Princeton Community Band will perform a patriotic concert Sunday, July 5 at 6 p.m. in Soldiers and Sailors Park, featuring vocal soloist Elizabeth Butler singing Gershwin’s “Someone to Watch Over Me.”

Fay’s BBQ will serve multiple dinner options in drive-thru format. All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s agricultural education programs and student scholarships.

The final version of La Salle-Peru Township High School’s agriculture facility is becoming clearer.

A Friday drug raid in La Salle yielded 3 ounces of purported cocaine, three firearms and felony charges for a La Salle woman.

La Salle City Council will consider a special use permit for La Salle-Peru High School to keep livestock on school property, award a contract for Rotary Park improvements, and approve a School Resource Officer agreement at its meeting Monday, July 6.

A single-vehicle accident around 2:30 p.m. Friday on Route 251 north of Peru has claimed the life of a young woman. At least one other occupant was injured.

Streator boys basketball coach Beau Doty said he's more than pleased with what he saw from his team during workouts and competition during summer and feels it was a good first step with the real season starting in November.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for the first full week in July.