Jayce Eustice has been named to the position of news editor at the Bureau County Republican and Putnam County Record.

From spotting bald eagles, to catching a gospel show, or attending a BYOB painting event, there's some activities planned this weekend to beat the winter blues in the Illinois Valley.

Through local donor, the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation announced the 2022 scholarship program to help students pursue their dreams and goals of higher education.

Wahlburgers opened to the public Tuesday within the Peru Hy-Vee following its grand opening celebration. Wahlburgers will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding more than $58,000 in college scholarships throughout Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2022-2023 academic year.

After creating a seasonal-accurate Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park calendar, local Entrepreneur and Photographer Matthew Klein was able to present a donation of $3,375 to the Starved Rock Historical and Educational Foundation.

The North Central Illinois Council of Governments will host a public kick-off meeting to discuss the planning process and benefits of updating the multi jurisdictional natural hazard mitigation plan for Marshall and Putnam Counties.

Illinois Valley Community College’s 2022 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest is now open for submissions. Students may submit essays until noon Monday, Feb. 14.

The Illinois Department on Aging has announced that it is currently accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame. This honor is reserved to adults age 65 and older who excel in the categories of community service, education, performance or graphic arts and the labor force.