A Joliet man faces up to 14 years in prison if convicted of driving under the influence during a May accident near Ottawa that killed a woman.

The Putnam County Public Library District will launch its 2026 book club series “Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together” at 5 p.m. Jan. 20 at its Granville branch.

Princeton’s historic Red Covered Bridge will advance through critical engineering phases in 2026 as the Illinois Department of Transportation works toward repairing damage from a 2023 semi-truck collision.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a reading program with a therapy dog at 10 a.m. Jan. 24 at its Granville branch.

Streator Township High School has announced its 2nd quarter honor roll, recognizing students for academic achievement.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of “Secrets of Stonehenge” at 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at its Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a hands-on art workshop at 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Condit Branch.

Gallery

Take a look at some of the week’s best photos, captured by Illinois Valley photographers from Sunday, Jan. 4, to Saturday, Jan. 10.

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, recently announced that select Illinois community colleges are eligible to apply for a grant funding advanced workforce training facilities.