Karin Cartwright realized Lincoln School in Princeton hadn’t done any community service since COVID-19. It was past time to change that so Cartwright took a poll: How would you like to help? Answer: Help out stray and unwanted cats and dogs.

Eakas Corp. in Peru purchased 80 acres from the Illinois Valley YMCA for $2 million, and a company official confirmed an expansion that will mean new jobs.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration emphasizes that the commercial milk supply is safe because of the pasteurization process, which destroys bacteria and viruses in milk. No cases of H5N1 influenza have been reported in Illinois, according to the IDPH.

A judge ordered a convicted felon jailed pretrial Friday, a day after drug agents seized nearly 2 pounds of cocaine plus firearms from a Peru residence.

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. in the IVCC Cultural Centre.

The students will be under the instruction of Stacy Konczak (piano), Miss Rhoda Roberts (violin) and Todd Witek (guitar). Both recitals are free and open to the public.

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Crews from Ekana Nursery and Landscaping planted an American Dream Oak tree on Friday, April 26, 2024 in La Salle. The cemetery planted the tree on Arbor Day and it is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The cemetery lost over 50 trees in the last decade due to the age of the trees and the derecho that stuck the area in 2020.

Cost of the dinner, which includes choice of light, dark or tenders, potato, salad and dessert, is $13 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 5.

To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).