The La Salle County Recorder’s Office has introduced a new fraud prevention tool designed to protect notaries and the community from the growing threat of notary-related document fraud.

The Oglesby Knights of Columbus, 307 E. Florence St., will host an Ash Wednesday fish and shrimp fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18.

The Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St., will host several programs and events in February.

IVCC classes promote mind, body wellness

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The Peru City Council sent a message to city firefighters: We mean to make you fully staffed.

Genesis Torres, an 8th grader from DePue Unit Schools, was selected to be a member of the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Junior Choir.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where La Salle, Bureau and Putnam county voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

The Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly taco night from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11.