The Putnam County Public Library District will screen of “American Stories: A Reading Road Trip” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at the McNabb branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to a free indie lens pop-up screening of “The Inquisitor” at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the Condit branch.

For $35, participants receive a 16×20 canvas and access to paint supplies and guidance.

A “Fight Like Hell” rally was held by the National Association of Letter Carriers on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the United States Post Office in Peru. The rally is happening just a few days before the letter carriers group is set to open contract negotiations with the United States Postal Service. Employees want higher pay due to staffing shortages and high turnover rates.

A 1,898-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2002, has changed hands.

Logan’s Oasis playground project at Marilla Park cleared its final hurdle as Streator City Council voted to approve a $199,580 contract for installation during their meeting this week.

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse:

The Streator Police Department will be replacing one of their squad cars, following Streator City Council’s approval during their meeting this week.

At the Mendota Township High School District 280 Board of Education’s last meeting, a number of personnel employment actions were approved.