The fund provides basic needs such as shoes, coats, and school supplies to less fortunate needy students. The funds are generated from an Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant.

Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle is holding “Paws, Prayers & Plates” from from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17.

The opening meeting for the Starved Rock Civil War Round Table is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Utica.

The Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly taco night from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Trinity United Church of Christ in La Salle will hold a fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Culver’s in Peru.

The Aden Lamps Foundation will host its annual golf outing fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Spring Creek Golf Course in Spring Valley.

Here is the list of La Salle County couples who applied for marriage licenses from Aug. 1 through Aug. 15, 2025.

The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday the creation of an annual fundraiser, “Run the River for Respect 5K” to be held Sunday, Sept. 14 at Heritage Harbor, Ottawa.

The Pink Ribbon Club of the Illinois Valley recently held a series of events.

The City of Oglesby will host its annual Boots, Brews and BBQ night on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly steak fry from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. 

A new art gallery in downtown Seneca will open Friday, Aug. 15, with an exhibition featuring paintings by acclaimed visual artist J. Douglas Dalrymple.

Utica Public Library, 224 Mill St., announced several upcoming free events.

The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18 at the Peru Public Library.

Reddick Public Library District announced the schedule of events for the week of Aug. 18.

Here is the list of couples granted La Salle County marriage licenses from July 16 through July 31, 2025.

Republican Liz Bishop of La Salle officially announced Thursday her candidacy for state representative in Illinois’ 76th District.

Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly taco night from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. 

Sheffield native and author Gene Scott will return to the area for the first time since 2017 to present his latest novel at the Princeton Public Library.

Illinois Valley Cursillo will hold an evening of food and fellowship Saturday, Aug. 9 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 510 Richard A. Mautino Drive, Spring Valley.

Marshall-Putnam 4-H and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners recently partnered to host a flower arranging workshop at the United Methodist Church in Henry.

Tonica Grade School students will be treated to free school supplies, food, fun, and a chance to meet their teachers during the school’s upcoming “Pack the Backpack” night on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from June 17 through July 15, 2025.

The next lecture at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20.

The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group meets at 6 p.m. Monday, July 21 at the Peru Public Library.

The Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly steak fry from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 24. 

State Rep. Murri Briel and labor professor Robert Bruno will be the main speakers at the La Salle County Democrats annual picnic on Saturday, July 19.

NCI ARTworks will announce the winners of the juried art exhibition at the opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 11 for more than 30 “Emerging Artists” at the NCI ARTworks Gallery, 400 Fifth St., Peru.

FYA (For You All), a La Salle tavern, held a June 28 fundraiser that yielded $1,700 plus 146 pounds of non-perishable foods for the Illinois Valley Food Pantry.

The Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly taco night from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9.

A Grand Ridge man was evacuated before a Saturday afternoon fire consumed his house trailer, which was deemed a total loss.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from June 2, 2025, through June 16, 2025.

Illinois Valley Democrats will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 at the La Salle VFW.

Author Rachael Mellen will appear at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at Oglesby Public Library to discuss her new book on the Civil War.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from May 19 through May 30, 2025.

Zion United Church of Christ in Peru will hold its annual ice cream social from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19. 

The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group meets at 6 p.m. Monday, June 16 in the upper level of the Peru Public Library.

Grace United Methodist Church will hold a garage/bake sale June 12-14 at the church, 1345 Chartes St., La Salle.

The University of Illinois Extension will lead a series of air fryer cooking classes this month looking to help local residents prepare delicious and healthy meals without using a hot oven or stove.

The Seneca American Legion Kasal Post 457 will host its annual “Breakfast in the Park” from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 8, at Crotty Park on Shipyard Road in Seneca.

As part of the 2025 “Color Our World - Summer Reading Program,” the Putnam County Public Library District has partnered with the Peoria Chiefs to present “Homer’s Summer Reading Program,” which encourages summer reading.

Peru Public Library will host a free Medicare information session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 11.

Putnam County Public Library District will host an art workshop, “Foil Fun: Embossed Art,” at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host an art workshop, “Tape It Up! Abstract Art,” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the McNabb Branch, 322 W. Main St.

Get ready to blast off into a summer of adventure with Peru Public Library’s 2025 summer reading program.

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen a documentary, “Soul of the Ocean,” documentary at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

Putnam County Public Library District and the Peoria Rivermen offer local children a free or discounted ticket to a Rivermen game through summer reading.

The Peru Public Library will host a special open house event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

Putnam County Public Library District announced the return of its partnership with the Ravinia Festival for the 2025 Words & Music Program.

Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will host a “Safety Fair” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the church, 1345 Chartres St.