Pistol Shrimp hit four home runs, snap five-game skid with win over Gems
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp ended a five-game losing streak with a 12-6 victory over the Quincy Gems on Thursday.
Cajun Connection in Utica announces tentative closing date
Cajun Connection owners Ron and Amy McFarlain announced Thursday the Utica icon’s last day of business will be later this month.
IVCC suspends women’s basketball program for 2023-24 school year
Due to a low number of players and a lack of time to hire a new head coach, IVCC officials announced Thursday the school has suspended the women’s basketball program for the 2023-24 school year.
La Salle County judge to rule Aug. 10 on murder confession
Murder suspect Bradley French finds out Aug. 10 whether his incriminating video recording will be admitted at his trial, currently set for Aug. 14.
Pistol Shrimp drop home finale to Normal, 9-7
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp lost in the final home game of the seasom, 9-7, to the Normal ConrBelters on Wednesday night at Schweickert Stadium in Peru.
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FedEx Freight to close in Peru
FedEx Freight, 3033 May Road, Peru, is set to close effective Sunday, Aug. 13.
5 things to do in the Illinois Valley: Festival-filled weekend ahead
Summer festivals are planned in Streator, Peru, Ottawa, Granville and Tiskilwa this weekend.
Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter is sentenced to death
In an unanimous decision, a jury in Pittsburgh has recommended a death sentence for the gunman who killed 11 people and injured seven more in a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018. The jury, who
WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon served with subpoena by federal agents
The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) disclosed on Wednesday that federal law enforcement agents executed a search warrant on executive chairman Vince McMahon last month, serving him with a federal grand jury subpoena. The WWE also revealed Wednesday