The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of “Mozart’s Sister” at 4 p.m. Thursday at its Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a University of Illinois Extension presentation on the state’s Centennial Soil Archive at 6 p.m. Tuesday at its Granville branch.

The St. Bede wrestling team competed at the Sandwich dual tournament, plus more results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

Illinois Valley Community College will offer real estate broker and home inspector training courses starting in January through its Continuing Education Center.

First State Bank will host its 26th Annual Agriculture Conference on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Mendota Civic Center.

The Treehouses at Starved Rock is a 26-acre retreat carved into Starved Rock’s border. There are two treehouses available for short stays and two more under construction, with availability beginning in February.

After closing in 2024, Sam and Serena Witz reestablished the Serena Cafe on Wednesday, March 5.

“It’s very exciting to have more retail invest in the city of Peru,” Mayor Ken Kolowski said when the store opened. “Our goal is to continue to create more retail and more jobs for our community.”

The Illinois Valley welcomed a few new coffee businesses this year.