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The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will host a free screening of “The Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps” on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m.

A free 12-week brain fitness program will begin Feb. 17 at the Streator Family YMCA, offering older adults a chance to do brain workouts.

The agenda includes faculty tenure recommendations, tuition and fees approvals, purchases of manufacturing lab and technology equipment, presentation of the annual audit and personnel appointments.

Putnam County Public Library District is launching a new teen book club focused on American history and civic engagement.

Michlig was recognized for her work in the health occupations program.

The Ottawa City Council approved a public hearing for a business development district redevelopment plan on Mar 3. The hearing will address an increase in the sales tax to help the city of Ottawa pay for public projects.

A single-family home in Somonauk that sold for $600,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County during the past week

Wine enthusiasts gathered in Utica for its Winter Wine Walk on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, to enjoy a winter's day to sip wine and experience a fun-filled afternoon.

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of La Salle County, here's what sold for $500,000 or under in the past week.


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