Putnam County journalism, National Honor Society to host March 29 trivia night
The Putnam County High School Journalism program and National Honor Society will be hosting a Trivia night on Saturday, March 29, at the Spring Valley…
Putnam County High School hosts 1st LoveBowl
On Friday, February 21st, The Scholastic Bowl team, along with Coach Katelyn Jason, held the first LoveBowl, Scholastic Bowl, but with a twist.
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation hosts Mardi Gras Carnivale
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation hosted its first Mardi Gras Carnivale on Saturday at Senica’s Oak Ridge in rural La Salle.
IVCC to close for a half day March 7, full day March 14
Illinois Valley Community College has announced a half-day closure for staff development activities on Friday, March 7, and a full-day closure on Friday, March 14,…
La Salle County Democrats to host immigration lawyer on March 5
The La Salle County Democrats are scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St., La Salle.
Mendota chamber to host candidates forum March 11
The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce will host a candidates forum on Tuesday, March 11.
IVCC Jazz, Wind ensembles to present separate concerts March 4 and 6
Illinois Valley Community College’s jazz and wind ensembles will perform in separate concerts on Tuesday, March 4, and Thursday, March 6, in the Dr. Mary…
L-P’s Kiely Domyancich and Ottawa’s Juliana Thrush earn state medals
La Salle-Peru junior Kiely Domyancich placed fifth and Ottawa junior Juliana Thrush sixth to earn medals at IHSA Girls Wrestling State Finals on Saturday at…
IVCC Facilities Committee to review construction projects, master plan
The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees Facilities Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in Board Room C307.
Photos: 2025 IHSA Girls Wrestling State Championships
Images from the 2025 IHSA girls wrestling state championships in Bloomington on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
St. Hyacinth Cemetery spring cleanup begins March 10
St. Hyacinth Cemetery Spring Cleanup will begin March 10, weather permitting, and continue through April 1.
La Salle-Peru High students receive honors for earning high scholarship status
La Salle-Peru High School students were recognized for earning high scholarship status during Thursday’s High School Scholarship Legion Program.
Oglesby Knights of Columbus to host Ash Wednesday fish-shrimp fry
The Oglesby Knights of Columbus, 307 E. Florence St., will host a fish and shrimp fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 5.
IVAC to host La Salle mayoral candidates forum March 19
With the April election looming, the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced it will be hosting a city of La Salle mayoral forum, Wednesday,…
Ash Wednesday services at Trinity UCC, La Salle
The church announced a series of ecumenical Lenten programs with eight other churches in the Illinois Valley, starting with Ash Wednesday in La Salle.