The Putnam County Public Library District will launch its 2026 teen book club series “Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together” at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the McNabb Branch.

The Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly steak fry from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. 

Shaw Local Radio's "Day" Jones interviews Anne Pesola from the Hegeler Carus Mansion. The mansion is offering "A Historic Date: An Unforgettable Experience" for couples on Valentine's Day

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will host a genealogy presentation by the Daughters of the American Revolution at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School has announced its 2nd quarter honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year.

Trenity Kimes, a senior at Ottawa Township High School, has been named the OTHS Educational Foundation Student of the Month for January.

The Streator Public Library will host a variety of programs for children, teens and adults from Jan. 26 through Feb. 1.

Lin Garden restaurant is temporarily closed for cleanup and restoration following an apartment fire early Saturday in the building.

Jake Siena and Ava Offerman, students at Marquette Academy, have been named Illinois State Scholars.