Illinois Valley News
‘Dreams fulfilled’: Illinois Valley captures Central Region Tournament title
The Illinois Valley Senior League baseball team captured the Central Regional Tournament championship on Thursday afternoon at Happ Field in Peru.
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5mPaperwork: Look for those secret stories that are hidden between pages of books
I buy lots of used books. I like them because they often have a personal and visible history.
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3mWhich varsity coach has the most all-time sports wins in Bureau County? Here’s a look!
There’s been many a legendary coach over the decades on the sidelines for Bureau County varsity sports teams. Topping the list is longtime St. Bede coach John Bellino, who racked up 801 wins between the baseball (631) and football (170) fields from 1980-2014.
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2mBernabei retires from Peru PD after 45 years in law enforcement
Doug Bernabei, longtime police chief in Spring Valley and Peru, is retiring from the Peru Police Department, effective Aug. 31
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4mLa Salle County Board delays decision on 911 funding formula
Mendota Police Chief Jason Martin opened the discussion by arguing the city should switch dispatch services to reduce costs.
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4mColtyn Lazzarotto ‘thrilled’ to return to La Salle-Peru as athletic director
La Salle-Peru alumnus Coltyn Lazzarotto has been hired as the school's athletic director, replacing Steve Hanson. Lazzarotto graduated from L-P in 2015. He participated in football, wrestling and track and field at the school and has served as an L-P assistant football coach.