IVAC’s Bill Zens chosen to U.S. fellowship program

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Bill Zens, executive director of the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, was selected to participate in a national business leadership program, according to a news release Wednesday.

Peru suspends billing portion of false alarm ordinance

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Peru has suspended a portion of its false alarm ordinance, permitting the police department no longer to charge businesses for alarm calls following Chief Sarah Raymond’s request during Monday’s Finance Committee meeting.