St. Bede Academy has entered a partnership with Hawk Auto Group to support local families facing food insecurity across the Illinois Valley.

Starved Rock State Park will host a family-friendly Groundhog Day program Sunday, Feb. 1.

The University of Illinois Extension will host a Sustainability on the Farm winter program series for community members to learn about sustainable agriculture beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3.

The Putnam County Coroner’s Office has identified the person who died in a grain bin incident Monday in rural Granville as Gary Bruch, 69, of Magnolia, Coroner Bob Cofoid said in a news release.

The Tri-County Opportunities Council recently announced it will award at least 10 scholarships in 2026 to income-eligible students.

Over 60 Princeton residents and business owners attended a community meeting on Tuesday night to learn more about a possible business development district being considered by the city.

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is seeking blood donations, especially O-negative and O-positive blood, from residents to restore hospital and patient blood supplies affected by recent winter weather.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Somonauk is rescheduling their all-you-can-eat chili and vegetable soup supper. The supper was postponed on Jan 24 due to the extreme cold.

Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents can have sales listed on the map by emailing hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com or calling 815-915-7319.