1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (606+ words) Want to ride your bike to Hy-Vee or Peru Mall? Better look both ways before crossing Route 251. The highway isn’t the safest place for a cyclist or pedestrian. That’s going to change in 2027. Years ago, the City of Peru hatched…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (289+ words) CHICAGO – Illinois tourism reached new peaks last year, breaking records on visitor spending and generating over $88 billion in total economic impact, the state announced. The growth was driven by around 115 million domestic and international tourists, who spent $50.2 billion while traveling…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (246+ words) East St. Louis quarterback Reece Shanklin throws a pass during the Class 6A State championship game last season. The Flyers submitted a request to play up into Class 7A postseason for this year. (Scott Anderson) East St. Louis has officially submitted to…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (472+ words) President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Sunday that he will attend the Presidents Cup, scheduled Sept. 22 to 27 at Medinah County Club in Medinah. The Presidents Cup features a team representing the United States versus an international team, composed…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (582+ words) Joliet City Council Member Juan Moreno (Gary Middendorf) Joliet City Council Member Juan Moreno wants the state to do more than fix the city’s aging drawbridges. He wants them replaced. Moreno on Aug. 20 sent a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (241+ words) The Hometown National Bank Hometown Hero 2-Minute Shopping Spree was held Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Hy-Vee in Peru. Nominees raced through the store’s aisles, grabbing as many groceries as possible during the two-minute shopping spree. Six finalists were selected at random,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (564+ words) A cyclist rides a motorized e-bike on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Earlville. (Mathias Woerner) Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new e-bike bill into law Wednesday. The governor’s office confirmed the bill was signed and that it would take effect Jan....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (408+ words) Mike Siefken, golf maintenance superintendent for DeKalb Park District, gives remarks to the DeKalb Park Board of Commissioners on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, during its regular monthly meeting. (Megann Horstead) In a bit of par for the course, leaders from the DeKalb…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (484+ words) Historic downtowns have a way of pulling you in before you even realize it. They find ways to repurpose century-old buildings that serve as a backdrop to an ever-evolving community hub. Northern Illinois is home to many historic downtowns. Here’s…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (345+ words) For a bluff to be convincing, it can’t be distinguishable from reality. That, along with many other reasons, is enough logic to realize the Lake Forest Bears still aren’t serious about playing professional football games in Indiana instead of Chicago....