Maribeth M. Wilson

La Salle residents looking to get rid of old, unused electronics now can register for the city’s electronic waste drop-off event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 4, at Rotary Park.

Milton Pope School will hold kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, April 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The La Salle-Peru Township High School Renaissance Students of the Month were recognized during a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, March 18.

For more than two decades, his family has advocated for justice, holding out hope that his killer will be brought to account.

The Ottawa Police Department will host a sensory-friendly family event for Autism Acceptance Month on Wednesday, April 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Reddick Library Community Room.

Illinois Valley Community College will sponsor a blood drive on April 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gym.

La Salle-Peru High School’s theater department will bring “Mamma Mia!” to the stage this weekend with a live orchestra, a rare feature that director Natalie Verucchi said truly enhances the experience.

AARP will offer a driver safety refresher course at Illinois Valley Community College on March 30-31, designed to help drivers 50 and older stay safe on the road.

The program will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, and Tuesday, March 10, at the center, 16 W. Marion St. in Princeton.

The $5,000 award will support the implementation and expansion of CASE 4 Learning (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) programming at the school.

Eureka Savings Bank has pledged to match funds up to $10,000 for the Wenona Food Pantry building fund, supporting the organization’s plans to construct a new facility.

The La Moille Lions Club will hold a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the club, 308 Howard St.

Illinois Valley Community College is accepting submissions for its 2026 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest.

The Chief Senachwine Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will host exemplary students and their families at a reception for Good Citizens on Friday, March 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Henry’s First Presbyterian Church.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle is celebrating Women’s History with new tour experiences, events and workshops.