Gold has always been a symbol of wealth and beauty. But behind its shine, there’s a dark side—mercury pollution. In Peru, this growing problem is now putting rivers, wildlife, and local communities at serious risk. A Catholic bishop has raised concerns that the rising demand for gold is destroying both…
In Peru’s Amazon, the race for gold is creating a serious mercury poisoning crisis. As gold prices reach record highs, more people are digging illegally for it. But the cost is huge — poisoned rivers, sick fish, and communities facing slow, invisible damage. A Catholic bishop in Peru’s Amazon, Miguel…
At its meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, the Peru (Illinois) City Council voted against moving to Phase Two of the proposed municipal swimming pool, effectively halting progress on the project. The motion failed 2–6: Aldermen Rick O’Sadnick and Jason Edgcomb voted yes, while Jeff Ballard, Bob Tieman, Tom Payton,…