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.

Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly taco night from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. 

The Enchanted Forest, the long closed indoor amusement park in Utica, will become a sports complex.

Karen Miller, recorder of La Salle County, has been recognized with the IACCR – Zone IV County Clerk/Recorder of the year 2024 Award, and the Commitment to Service Award for outstanding dedication and commitment to public service.

Morris Hospital has added a new interventional cardiologist, Dr. Jibran Rana, who will see patients at the hospital’s Ottawa office on Polaris Circle, as well as at locations in Morris and Dwight.

The potential shutdown of the Hunters Feeding Illinois program could leave local food pantries without a seasonal source of venison, a loss that comes when many are already facing food shortages.

The Peru City Council will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, with residents invited to watch live on the City of Peru’s YouTube channel.

The Ottawa City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 301 West Madison Street.

The Spring Valley City Council will convene at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 215 N. Greenwood Street.