The Senate Executive Committee held a subject matter hearing Wednesday on state Sen. Sue Rezin’s legislation, she said will improve accessibility and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers in public spaces.
The members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution voted at its May 4 meeting to have Nancy Gillfillan serve in 2024-2025 as its new chapter regent.
The Hennepin Park District will be sponsoring a pickleball workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8.
It is unclear when the next Farm Bill will pass. It is is clear, however, starting with a conservation plan is the best first step farmers can take to the best advantage of the programs in that bill, the Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District said in a news release.
The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 20, in the lower level of the Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St.
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Hennepin Pool at Sixth and Milan streets.
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation kicked off its inaugural Giving Day on Thursday morning with a breakfast celebrating its co-founder, along with other contributors.
Putnam County fire and EMS units, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office and OSF Life Flight conducted a mock prom crash organized by the Putnam County Coroner’s Awareness Program on Friday at Putnam County High School. The school's prom is Saturday. The program encourages students to make good choices on prom night.
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said Wednesday she opposes a proposal to change the name of Starved Rock State Park. She has filed a resolution in the Illinois Senate to keep the park’s name.