Washington Park in Peru will see more construction soon, as the Peru City Council on Monday approved $253,000 in improvements.
The improvements are part of the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant, a program administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which the city was awarded in January.
Director of Zoning and Engineering Eric Carls said the city had a desire to expedite a portion of the project because the park is not currently being used for any sporting events…