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.

County Highway 52, also known as the Leland Blacktop or East 1950th Road, will be closed for a bridge replacement beginning Monday, June 9, 2025.

Teens, get ready to lock and load! The Peru Public Library announced a “Nerf Wars” teen game night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 6.

Here is the list of La Salle County couples who applied for marriage licenses from May 1 through May 16, 2025

The Women Inspired Network’s La Dolce Vita Night will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at The Detour, 325 Third St., La Salle.

Culver’s in Peru will support Trinity United Church of Christ in La Salle with a June 4 “Culver’s Cares Night.”

Oglesby Knights of Columbus Scott Muhich Council announced May 15, 2025, a donation of $500 to the Dickinson House Foundation.

Blacksmith Ian Ellis will present “Basics of Blacksmithing” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, outside the La Salle Public Library.

Cumberland Cemetery Association will hold Memorial Day services at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May, 26 rain or shine, at the cemetery, located in rural Magnolia-Wenona.

The Mendota Memorial Day program will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2025, at Restland Cemetery Memorial Gardens, Mendota.

Illinois Valley Democrats, including La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties, are scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.

The site must follow NSDAR policies to inform the public about DAR’s historic preservation, education, and patriotism mission to receive the badge

The University of Illinois Extension will host open houses in Bureau, La Salle, and Marshall-Putnam counties from June 9-11.

Here is the list of couples of who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from April 17 through April 30, 2025

Dalzell residents are asked to support an ailing driver at a Saturday drive-by event.

People who’ve experienced the death of a loved one or friend are invited to the GriefShare support group at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St. in Princeton.

The Streator Public Library will host an Animal Crossing Scavenger Hunt, a job hunt workshop, an arts and crafts event for kids and a book club in the days ahead.

La Salle County Court Appointed Special Advocates is seeking volunteers and donations in September, which is National Child Awareness Month.