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.
St. Bede sophomore Lily Bosnich is starring in track and softball, Bureau Valley's Landon Hulsing is competing in uncommon combo of high jump and discus, Henry-Midland's James Braun tried high jump and found a new talent and more in the NewsTribune track and field notebook.
Black Bros. – a 140-year-old, sixth-generation family business – began progress on an additional 18,000 square feet of manufacturing space at its headquarters in late February.
The Oglesby American Legion, 410 Clark St., will host its monthly fish fry 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 3.
The Illinois Valley Hispanic Partnership Council will be hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo festival at 5 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Northbrook Middle School, 1804 Guiles Ave., Mendota. There is no fee for entrance to the event.
The Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St., will host its teen game night 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 3.
The Illinois Valley Rugby Club hosted a youth festival (tournament) Sunday at Veterans Park in Peru with teams and players from Chicago, Elmhurst, Joliet and Morris, among other communities.
A Mendota man could face up to seven years in prison for allegedly possessing a .380-caliber pistol despite a felony conviction.
The city of Mendota is asking all residents and commuters to Mendota to complete a survey that will help to identify local housing conditions and needs.