Area teachers rally against proposed cuts to pension plans

PLAINFIELD — Educators past and present had a message for Illinois House Minority Leader Tom Cross on Wednesday evening in front of his downtown Plainfield office: Hands off our pensions! Holding signs that read, “I paid. You promised. Don’t Cut” and “Pension broken promises,” approximately 100 teachers rallied on Lockport Street. Educators United for Strong Public Schools and Northern Illinois ...
http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/news/12724846-418/area-teachers-rally-against-proposed-cuts-to-pension-plans.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 11:38:17 -0700

Bugs Help Measure Impact of New Transoceanic Highway on Amazon

Scientists deploy "leaf packs" to survey threatened water quality in Peru.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/05/120518-leaf-packs-transoceanic-highway-amazon-water-quality/

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 11:20:26 -0700

Illinois school district discovers that its old pipe organ is nearly priceless

LASALLE, Ill. • An unused musical instrument at LaSalle-Peru Township High School has been found to be one of the school's most precious items.
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/6151413a-557b-54cb-8c3a-77471560ffb8.html

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700

IWU women bolster speed with basketball recruiting class

BLOOMINGTON — In a rush to defend its Division III national championship, the Illinois Wesleyan women’s basketball team has landed a speedy recruiting class.
http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/women/120cf714-a467-11e1-b2ba-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 18:00:00 -0700

Potential threat locks down Peru hospital

Illinois Valley Community Hospital was placed on lockdown for 35 minutes Wednesday morning after Peru police notified hospital officials of a potential threat. Hospital spokesman Gene Vogelgesang said IVCH declared a code triage about 10:20 a.m. and initial steps
http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=455894

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 10:22:57 -0700

College corner

Western Illinois junior Patrick Hammers (LaSalle-Peru) was named to the All-Summit League Team for the second year in a row. Hammers played at the No. 1 singles and doubles positions. He was 7-12 overall and 3-2 in the Summit League in singles play.
http://www.pjstar.com/sports/college/x1942562105/College-corner

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:25:58 -0700

NIB 12 West showdown set for Thursday primetime

The Ottawa Pirates have been waiting 10 years for their moment, so what's another day? As per a request from La Salle-Peru High School, the big showdown for the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference West Division title has been
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Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 20:29:24 -0700

Curves food drive brings in 1,000 pounds locally

The 14th annual Curves food drive brought in 1,000 pounds of food in La Salle-Peru, which will benefit the Illinois Valley Food Pantry. Worldwide, Curves members have donated more than 66 million pounds of food since 2004. Libby Bailey,
http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=455710

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 19:02:09 -0700

NIB-12 roster to drop by 1 in 2014

KANELAND—Northern Illinois Big XII action is going to look different in a couple of years.
http://elburnherald.com/24682/2012/05/24/nib-12-roster-to-drop-by-1-in-2014/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 23:03:09 -0700

Local boys' big efforts can't slow down L-P

OTTAWA — The Ottawa boys track and field team has had its troubles getting past rival La Salle-Peru this season. At the Illinois Valley Conference Meet on Monday, the rest of the eight-team field shared in that problem. The
http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=455363

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 23:19:41 -0700