Kate Santillan

The Rotary Club of Princeton recently awarded the last of its 2026 scholarships for Princeton School District-zoned graduates.

Illinois Valley Community College recently awarded the 2026 Frederick W. Matthiessen Award to Danica Scoma of Utica at its 60th annual commencement ceremony Saturday, May 16.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra recently awarded its Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra High School Senior Musician Scholarship to four Sycamore, DeKalb and Sandwich high school students.

The Putnam County Rotary Club recently presented five awards to high school students at the Putnam County High School awards assembly held Wednesday, May 6.

The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa will host several programs and events in July.

The St. Therese Little Flower Fund has been established at the DeKalb County Community Foundation to support students and faculty at St. Mary School in DeKalb who demonstrate kindness, compassion and a commitment to serving others.

The Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter recently held its 2026 “Get Dirty on the Thirties” Yard Tours for club members, plant enthusiasts and community members to explore residential landscapes transformed by natural landscaping.

Pizza Villa in DeKalb will host an on-site visit from national media and marketing company America’s Best Restaurants as part of the ABR Roadshow.

Hall High School in Spring Valley announced its principal’s list for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year, recognizing students for academic excellence.

The Bureau County Health Department board of health recently announced the retirement of board member Louis R. Lukancic, M.D.

Edward Jones in Lacon financial advisor Mary Chambers recently received a Chartered Financial Consultant designation.

Princeton High School announced its honor roll for the second semester of the 2025-26 school year.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Braden Counseling Center.

The Indian Valley Theatre recently named Hannah Barngrover, Addison King, Victoria Schultz and Ava Warner as the recipients of the 2026 IVT Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship.

The Bureau County Fair Queens Pageants currently is accepting applications for the 2026 Little Miss, Jr Miss and Miss Bureau County Fair Queens titles.