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Applications are open for the 2026 Miss Marshall-Putnam County Fair Queen Pageant.

The Putnam County Public Library District announced the opening of “Flag in the Map: Charting Rainbow Flag Stories,” an international photography exhibition on display at the Granville branch through Aug. 31.

Communities across Illinois are stepping up opposition to data center development as lawsuits, packed meetings, and zoning battles spread, even after state lawmakers failed to advance major regulation of the rapidly growing industry

Shaw Local newspapers received a combined 45 awards in contest categories that included general excellence, photography, news writing, opinion writing and design.

Seventeen awards were handed out to teams and individuals during the 2026 Shaw Media Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle.

Illinois Valley fire departments are set to receive more than $160,000 in grants, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal announced Thursday, as part of the 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program.

Zydeco Voodoo kicks off the 2026 season of Jammin' at the Clock in Streator on Friday, June 5.

The 2026 planting season is wrapping up across the Illinois Valley.
The Princeton Community Band will open its 22nd season Sunday with a free concert featuring soprano soloist Kori Suarez.


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