The plant sale began as a fundraiser to support the guild’s operating expenses and activities and educational programs in 1998.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a diabetes support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, in the OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center’s conference room C, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota.

The University of Illinois Extension will hold a free Tomato Troubles educational program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Oglesby Public Library, 111 S. Woodland Ave, Oglesby.

The University of Illinois Extension will hold a free Tomato Troubles educational program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Oglesby Public Library, 111 S. Woodland Ave, Oglesby.

High school and college students will compete in separate divisions, showcasing their skills, learning about the industry and networking with representatives from local companies and IVCC instructors.

A spaghetti meal costs $15. $5 cash raffle tickets and $1 raffle basket tickets will also be available for purchase.

Fr. Jeff Windy offered Holy Thursday Mass on Thursday, March 2, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Utica. It was on Holy Thursday 351 years ago that Fr. Marquette offered the first Mass in Illinois territory here. Utica is historically the spot where the first Mass was said in Illinois.

The University of Illinois Extension recently held its annual Oglesby Agronomy Summit for Illinois farmers, ag professionals and community members.

A single-family home in La Salle that sold for $120,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in La Salle County in the past week.