Putnam County Libraries will present bestselling author Jonathan Eig in a virtual program on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m.

You may not know Lacey Haltenhof, but if you’ve shopped downtowns in the Illinois Valley this holiday season, you’ve seen her work.

Granville United Church of Christ will hold a celebration of life Sunday for the Rev. Faye Gallegos, who died Nov. 1.

The Peru Township Republican Central Committee announces its official formation, marking a renewed commitment to grassroots organization, voter engagement, and the long-term strength of the Republican Party in Peru Township.

St. Bede senior Lili McClain was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after averaging 18.3 points per game over three games.

University of Illinois Extension will host a five-part educational series on conservation practices for farmers and landowners beginning Jan. 22.

Illinois Valley Community College has begun accepting appointments for its low-cost dental clinic, which operates Jan. 15 through May 5.

The Marshall-Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting nominations for two director positions on its board.

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Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to parade through Utica on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. The Utica Fire Protection District has been hosting Santa since December 1941 and is one of the oldest Santa parades in the Illinois Valley.