A look at the girls golf teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

The town hall meeting at Oswego High School is part of her summer town hall series.

A look at all the boys golf teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

The Hennepin Park District will offer Red Cross swim lessons this fall for a range of age groups, beginning in September.

The McNabb Branch of the Putnam County Public Library District will host “Picture This: Art Rocks,” a free hands-on art workshop for all ages, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27.

The Granville Branch of the Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of the documentary “Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26.

The production opens at 7 p.m. Friday to Saturday, Aug. 22-23 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug.24, at Putnam County Community High School.

The Putnam County Library District announced the following events.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a matinee screening of “Fly Like a Girl,” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

Illinois residents could pay hundreds more for their marketplace insurance plans in 2026, said U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, to dozens of constituents Saturday.

With football teams around the state opening official practices for the 2025 season Monday, here are five storylines to watch in the NewsTribune/BCR area this fall.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, visited with dozens of constituents Saturday at East Aurora High School as part of her August touring town hall, where she addressed questions on topics from health insurance to the Israel-Hamas War.

The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois will host an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the new facility located at 1702 Fourth St. in Peru.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood told a crowd at a Joliet town hall that she’s received no response from top federal officials regarding a report of a “reckless” immigration enforcement incident in the city. 

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, will host a series of town halls in every county in Illinois’ 14th District this month, her office announced Friday.

The Marshall-Putnam County Retired Teachers Association will host a presentation and tour of the oldest duck club in Illinois during its meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19.

Hennepin fall town-wide garage sales will be Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27.

The Putnam County Methodist Churches will host a Community Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11. at Goldasich Hall in the McNabb Fire Department, 391 N. Route 89.

Marshall-Putnam 4-H and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners recently partnered to host a flower arranging workshop at the United Methodist Church in Henry.

The Putnam County Public Library District has been selected to receive a micro-grant from WETA as part of the national engagement campaign for The American Revolution, the upcoming documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns.

The Putnam County Public Library District welcomes back two certified reading dog teams to the Granville Branch in August as part of the “Tales with Tails” program.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a virtual presentation with Illinois traveler John Kokoris at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 via Zoom.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites crafters, creatives, and curious beginners to a hands-on textile art workshop, Knot & Design: Textile Art, at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen “Ten Towns That Changed America” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

Check out photos from the Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds in Henry. The show continues Thursday with judging, tractor driving contest, rocket launch and silent auction.

North Central Illinois Council of Governments' transportation committee identifies needs to improve transportation services for the general public with an emphasis on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and veterans.

Country Music star Randy Houser performed during the 104th annual Marshall-Putnam Fair on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Henry. Check out photos by Kyle Russell.

A look at the top games to watch in the NewsTribune/BCR area for the 2025 football season.

Participants will create their own “snackle boxes,” portable containers filled with colorful, nutritious snacks, while learning food safety tips and organization techniques.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a screening of the documentary “Mr. Tornado” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 at the Granville branch.

Gateway Services is holding an open house at the soon-to-open site of their 24-hour residential program in Granville.

Across small-town landscapes to suburban yards and into the heart of urban cities, Illinois Master Gardener volunteers are passionate about the program’s mission of helping others learn to grow.

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen the documentary “Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 at the Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will hold a no-sew bandana bag workshop at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 at the Granville branch.

Putnam County Community Theatre will return to the stage this summer with “Alice in Wonderland Jr.”, a youth production featuring more than 40 students from elementary through high school in Putnam and LaSalle counties.

The Marshall-Putnam 4-H and Extension Foundation will host its annual silent auction during the 4-H Show from July 22-24 at the M-P Fairgrounds in Henry.

This year’s fair theme, “Red-Carpet-A-Fair,” includes returning favorites and new events tailored for kids.

The Marshall-Putnam Fair will host its annual Senior Day celebration on Thursday, July 17, featuring free admission, refreshments, door prizes and live music from The Henry Torpedo Boys.

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen the documentary, “Ten Buildings That Changed America,” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 at the Granville Library, 214 S. McCoy St.

Health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions against mosquito bites after mosquitoes from Granville tested positive for West Nile virus last week.

The Putnam County Library District is set to offer a variety of free historical programs in early July at different locations.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a creative arts program at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

A look at the top boys track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

Alex Rodriguez competed in the recent USATF Illinois Association Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships held at Proviso East High School in Maywood, placing first in the hammer throw (41.91m), second in discus (45.71m), and third in shot (15.52m).

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently awarded more than $43,000 in scholarships and a new memorial award, according to a news release.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host Independence Day Windsock Craft, a hands-on activity that honors the spirit of the Fourth of July.

Putnam County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0208, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Putnam County Community Center celebrates its 50th anniversary year and will raffle off a golf cart Friday.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to view a Tony Award-winning musical at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at the Granville Branch, located at 214. S. McCoy.

Raymond Torres of Sterling will speak about his experiences in Vietnam and his return after the war.