Celebrating its 6th year, Wiggles and Giggles is held Thursday mornings from 10:00am-10:30am beginning September 13. Through music, movement, scarves, flannel boards, stories, and more, children experience fun developmentally appropriate activities. Sensory and dramatic play stations along with art activities are offered following the program. Siblings are welcome to attend and families can socialize while children play after each class. Register by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5.

Celebrating its 6th year, Wiggles and Giggles is held Thursday mornings from 10:00am-10:30am beginning September 13. Through music, movement, scarves, flannel boards, stories, and more, children experience fun developmentally appropriate activities. Sensory and dramatic play stations along with art activities are offered following the program. Siblings are welcome to attend and families can socialize while children play after each class. Register by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5.   Peru Public Library 1409 11th Street Peru, IL 61354 815-223-0229 http://www.perulibrary.org

The 2018 Streator Rotary Club annual coat and blanket drive will kick-off on Friday, September 21st with donation boxes being distributed to the YMCA, Kroger, Streator Onized Credit Union, Midland Bank, and Central Church of Christ. The main drop-off and donation area is directly at The Salvation Army located at 126 S. Bloomington St. Streator. There is always a need for children’s coats, but all sized coats and blankets in good condition will be accepted. Donation swill be accepted through…

For the tenth consecutive year, the Reddick Mansion Association invites students from Ottawa Township High School and Marquette Academy to visit the Mansion and its beautiful gardens and grounds for Homecoming Dance photos. Homecoming-attendees as well as their parents, grandparents, and friends are welcome. Because of an Association event, the Mansion itself will not be open for photos. On Saturday, September 22nd, the day of OTHS’s Homecoming Dance, the gardens and grounds will be open from 3:30pm-5:30pm. On Saturday, September…

Illinois Valley Community College is hosting several events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Dr. Ricardo Espinoza, retired Supt. of La Moille School District, will present “Growing up Hispanic in the Illinois Valley and Achieving Success” at noon Monday, Sept. 17 in CTC124. Immigration attorney Sara Dady will discuss immigration issues in America today at noon Wednesday, Oct. 3 in Rooms CTC124-125. “De Colores,” a Mexican Folkloric dance group, will perform at noon Thursday, Oct. 8…

The first 5K Run/Walk at Dayton Bluffs Preserve in Ottawa on Saturday, September 29 from 8 to 11 a.m. will take participants through the prairies and woodlands of this pristine preserve located on the Fox River.   The Run/Walk is limited to 150 registrants, who each will receive a race t-shirt, water, and a medal of participation. The top three overall male and female winners will receive special recognition. Food will be available for purchase after the race on site.…

The LaSalle County Health Department is urging everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated against seasonal influenza (flu).  The LaSalle County Health Department has received its shipment of flu vaccine and will begin hosting flu clinics at the Health Department beginning on Saturday, September 29th.  Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and Influenza HD (High Dose) Vaccine for persons 65 and older will be available. All LaSalle County Health Department influenza vaccines are preservative free. The fee for the seasonal flu shot…

The City of Marseilles is working with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) to apply for a housing rehabilitation grant that is due this fall.  Housing Rehabilitation surveys were mailed out to residents in the project area on August 15, 2018. It is very important for the residents in the project area to return their completed survey to NCICG as soon as possible in order for the City of Marseilles to submit a competitive grant application.  If you misplaced…