The Mendota Historical Society will hold a “Dr. Letitia Westgate: Medical Pioneer” program led by author Denise Moran at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Mendota Museum and Historical Society’s program space.

A single-family home in Dalzell that sold for $450,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bureau County over the past week.

A single-family home in Leland that sold for $665,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County during the past week.

Families and children take part in an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 4, at Peck Park in Ottawa.

A spaghetti meal costs $15. $5 cash raffle tickets and $1 raffle basket tickets will also be available for purchase.

The single-family residence located at 2503 Cedar Crest Drive in Ottawa was sold on March 13, for $360,000, or $190 per square foot.

High school and college students will compete in separate divisions, showcasing their skills, learning about the industry and networking with representatives from local companies and IVCC instructors.

The University of Illinois Extension recently held its annual Oglesby Agronomy Summit for Illinois farmers, ag professionals and community members.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Hennepin branch, 214 N. Fourth St., recently announced two events it will host during the third week of April.