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🌱 Which LaSalle-Peru teams kept their winning streaks alive this week?
Spotted on the Peru calendar: Bake Sale - St George Spring Valley
Morning Peru! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which LaSalle-Peru teams kept their winning streaks alive this week?
Also on today's calendar: Bake Sale - St George Spring Valley and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Perufor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 27 and low of 21 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 28, low: 6. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Frigid with snow, 1-3", with a high of 11 and low of -9 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LaSalle Peru Basketball and bowling earn wins: Wednesday's LaSalle News Tribune Sports Roundup (shawlocal.com) — LaSalle-Peru fans have plenty to cheer about, with the Cavaliers boys basketball team earning a third straight win and the boys and girls bowling teams rolling past Kaneland and Ottawa, including a home match in Peru. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby schools like Mendota, Henry-Senachwine, and Illinois Valley Community College, giving local sports followers a full slate of midweek results. 
📸 Around Peru
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Peru
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★ Featured events ★
- Bake Sale - St George Spring Valley
St George Orthodox Church, 211 E Minnesota St, Spring Valley
9:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Bingo w/ Habitat
Habitat ReStore-Peru , 1011 Shooting Park Rd Suite 108 , Peru
2:00 pm - Star Union Spirits – Peru, IL
Star Union Spirits , 300 5th St Suite 135 , Peru
6:00 pm - Tannenbaum Brunch — Hegeler Carus Mansion
Hegeler Carus Foundation , 1307 7th St , La Salle
2:00 pm - IVSO Presents: The Nutcracker ft. Guest Conductor Tim Semanik | Saturday Performance
LaSalle-Peru Township High School , 541 Chartres St , La Salle
4:00 pm - Celebration of Lights
Rotary Park , 2837 E 5th Rd , La Salle
5:00 pm - FREE Photos with Santa at Sherman's in Peru!
3333 Frontage Rd , Peru
6:00 pm - Tim & Wally Rockin' out the Backstreet!
The Backstreet (w/Live Gaming) , 959 9th St , La Salle
2:00 pm - Cody Calkins
Riverfront Bar & Grill , 1525 Water St , Peru
3:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Your Next Decade Starts In This Cycle: What's Your Game Plan?
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center , One Lodge Ln , Oglesby
10:00 am - 7/8 BBB @ Mendota
Mendota Northbrook
4:30 pm - 6th BBB vs. Mendota
Northwest Elementary
4:30 pm - 6th BBB Tourney @ Grand Ridge
Grand Ridge
4:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Buckle posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator in Peru. Apply here.
- Hammel Companies Inc. posted a job opening for Dockworker - FT - $22.12/hr in Peru. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peru here.
🗞 Nearby News
Spring Valley
- FOIA request sent to City of Spring Valley regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (illinoisvalleytimes.com)
- Hall High School to host Kid's Night Out event Dec. 22 (shawlocal.com)
Mendota
Ok Peru! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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