Putnam County Junior High announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group meets Feb. 16 at Peru Library
Drought means little ice climbing at Starved Rock
Ottawa City Council names first poet laureate
Star Union Spirits reopens tasting room after fire damage forces closure
Star Union Spirits is reopening its tasting room this week following a Jan. 20 fire that forced a temporary closure.
Putnam County Junior High announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Jefferson Elementary School announces January Champions of the Charter
Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group meets Feb. 16 at Peru Library
The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at the Peru Public Library.
Drought means little ice climbing at Starved Rock
Much of Illinois has been mired in drought for months and farmers aren’t happy. Neither is Dave Everson. He and other ice climbers are about ready to label winter 2026 the worst in a dog’s age.
Ottawa City Council names first poem laureate
As the selected poet laureate, Rene Parks will promote literacy for residents of all ages and produce a series of new poems centered around Ottawa.