On Saturday, Oct. 25, Putnam County Rotarians will join in the observance of the day by sharing purple “End Polio Now” balloons and information from 8-10 a.m. at Granville National Bank and First State Bank in McNabb, and from 9-11 a.m. at the Putnam County Library in Hennepin. 

Heritage Tractor will host a Halloween Howl event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at all its dealership locations.

The Princeton High School Music Boosters are holding their annual citrus, meat and cheese fundraiser to support the school’s band and choir programs.

The Chief Senachwine Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Henry Public Library.

The faculty and students of St. Bede Academy have selected seniors Emma Slingsby and Weston Heersink as the 2025-2026 winners of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) Good Citizenship awards.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

The Journey of Illinois Valley Regional Airport: Celebrating 40 Years of Progress

A program on the Shroud of Turin and Eucharistic miracles will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 in St. John the Baptist Oratory, Lostant.

Illinois Valley Cursillo will hold an evening of food and fellowship Saturday, Nov. 8 in St. John the Baptist Oratory, 301 S. Sheridan St., Lostant.