University of Illinois Extension offers diabetes support group April 9

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a diabetes support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, in the OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center’s conference room C, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota.
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $295,000

A 3,588-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1988, has changed hands.
Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, March 29-April 4

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for March 29-April 4. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Illinois Valley Herb Guild holds annual plant sale May 9 in Peru

The plant sale began as a fundraiser to support the guild’s operating expenses and activities and educational programs in 1998.
Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, March 29-April 4
Illinois Valley Herb Guild holds annual plant sale May 9 in Peru
The Boatyard Bar & Bistro to reopen April 9 for new season in Ottawa
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $295,000
University of Illinois Extension offers diabetes support group April 9
Putnam County library screens Titanic documentary April 9

The Putnam County Public Library District will hold a free screening of the Kanopy documentary “Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries” as part of its Docs and Dialogue series at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the