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Hennepin library to offer Reddick Mansion tour May 16

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Hennepin branch will offer a tour of the Reddick Mansion at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16.

By Kate Santillan●

IVCC to hold 60th annual commencement ceremony May 16

Illinois Valley Community College will hold its 60th annual commencement ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the college’s gymnasium, 815 N. Orlando Smith St., Oglesby.

By Kate Santillan●

Gas price average spikes 56 cents in Illinois

Since the Iran war began on Feb. 28, gas prices have risen by well over $1 nationwide, and in March, they jumped up by nearly 21% compared to the previous month, the Associated Press reported. Just this past week, prices rose an average of 56 cents per gallon in Illinois.

By Payton Felix●

Streator killer loses bid for reduced sentence

A Streator killer serving an effective life sentence (parole date: 2117) struck out Friday in his bid for a reduced prison time. Malcolm Whitfield's loss in court means he now can turn to an appeals court.

By Tom Collins●

Walnut library to hold barn quilts program June 20

The Walnut Public Library District will hold a Farmhouse Barn Quilts by Tammie program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Walnut Community Building, 141 Main St., Walnut.

By Kate Santillan●