Petition To Reverse Changes At Peru Intersection

Will the Venture Drive and 38^th Street intersection debate ever end?

The newest twist on the intersection is a petition being circulated by Dairy Queen.  When you pull up to the drive-thru window at DQ, you’ll notice a petition.  The piece of paper says if you would like to see 38^th Street at Venture Drive returned to its original 4-way stop until a better solution can be found, sign below.

Dairy Queen’s manager has complained to the Peru City Council that the reconfigured intersection is hurting his business.

Heroin Bust In Streator

Heroin is allegedly the drug of choice for a group of people in Streator.

Delargo Gullens, Kayla Freeman and Olivia Hester were all arrested late last week for possession of controlled substance with the intent to deliver.  Damarius DeLeon was picked up for possession of controlled substance.

During a search at a house in south Streator, drug investigators say they found over 40 grams of packaged heroin.  All four were taken to the Livingston County Jail.

Annual Heating Assistance Program Is Back

Seniors and people with disabilities who need a helping hand to pay for their heating bills can start applying for assistance.

The state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP starts tomorrow.  If you want state assistance, you must meet certain income requirements.  Starting in October, families with children five and under can ask for state assistance while everyone can put in requests November 1^st.  The energy funds go until they run out.

The Tri-County Opportunities Council in Dixon is the local LIHEAP office.