Putnam County
The Putnam County Public Library District is partnering with the Ravinia Festival to offer free tickets to the community for the 2024 Words & Music Program.
The Putnam County Public Library District has the opportunity to install air quality sensors from Purple Air at each branch location.
Children participated Tuesday in projects and animals shows during the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Fair at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds in Henry.
Jon J. Scholtes was named executive director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties.
The Putnam County Library District has a number of activities planned throughout its many branches in August 2024.
The Illinois Valley Democrats – which includes La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties – is scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.
Tracy Lawrence performed during the 103rd annual Marshall-Putnam Fair on Thursday in Henry.
Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman in partnership with Bureau, Marshall-Putnam, and La Salle County farm bureaus for Quick Healthy Meals On-The-Go-Class.
Bureau-Putnam Area Transit is asking for input via a survey to provide the highest quality of transportation services, the agency said.
Scattered tree limbs, utility wires and some poles were downed across La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties Monday night after storms with wind gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph passed through the region.
Follow updates on storms as they move through La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties on Monday night.
Storms made their way through La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties late Sunday and early Monday causing power outages, downed trees and power lines and even a tornado warning.
The Marshall-Putnam Fair kicked off Sunday with the crowning of fair royalty at the annual pageant.
A tornado warning was issued until 12:30 a.m. in La Salle and Livingston counties for Streator, Pontiac and Dwight.
Here is some of the reaction from local representatives of La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties after what law enforcement officials are treating as an assassination attempt on former president and 2024 candidate Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The Putnam County Alumni has maintained its existing officer structure since its inception March 26, 1996. The time has come for revitalization and restructuring within the current alumni body, the group said.
The Putnam County Community Theatre will be presenting a Broadway Revue at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28.
Artist, poet, language arts instructor and entrepreneur René Parks Wendinger of Streator has been hired by the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to head its arts program.
The Marshall-Putnam County Fairgrounds will play host to pageants Sunday, July 14, in Henry.
The Oglesby Junior League baseball team and Oglesby Major League softball team each ended its season in the state semifinals Wednesday, while Bi-County Junior League softball's season ended in state pool play.
The La Salle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair is set this weekend, while the Marshall-Putnam Fair begins Sunday and runs through Sunday, July 21.
Senica’s Oak Ridge hosted its second annual Senica Six golf tournament Saturday.
The Oglesby Major League and Bi-County Junior League softball teams and the Oglesby Junior League baseball team competed at state over the weekend and will continue play this week.
NCI ARTworks will host an opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 12, for more than a dozen emerging artists at NCI ARTworks Gallery, 400 Fifth St., Peru.
The Marshall-Putnam Once Upon-A-Fair will feature many family friendly events throughout the course of the festival Sunday, July 14, through Sunday, July 21, at the fairgrounds in Henry.
The Putnam County Library District will host a Live Bird of Prey Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education program at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Hennepin Park District: Community Room, 326 Milan St.
The Putnam County Library District will lead a guided tour 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 21, to explore the Charles Perdew Museum.
Putnam County High School recognized its top 10 students of the 2023-2024 school year during its May graduation.
The Hennepin branch of the Putnam County Library District will host a Kids Taylor Swift Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 19, for children 12 and younger.
The Putnam County Public Library District announced it will be partnering with the Ravinia Festival to offer free tickets to the community for the 2024 Words & Music Program.
The Illinois Valley remains dry thanks to June rains that came up a little short of average in Illinois -- even as much of the Midwest had catastrophic flooding.
Looking to celebrate Independence Day? Here are some of the festivals, parades and fireworks planned from Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7, in La Salle, Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties.
Here are 5 things to do in the Illinois Valley, including fireworks displays in Utica and Walnut this weekend - and a look ahead to county fairs in La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties in the week ahead.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of northern Illinois until 11 p.m., including Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties.
The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce announced nominations for the Chamber’s second annual Community Cornerstone Recognition now are open.
Eleanor Roosevelt will be brought to life Tuesday, July 9, at the Standard library, 128 First St.
Here is a schedule of fireworks in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties, as well as some neighboring communities for the 2024 summer season.
Senior Day at the Marshall-Putnam Fair will include free admission to the Senior Day program, refreshments and music.
Cheri Adrian was installed as president of Putnam County Rotary at the club’s annual banquet June 20 at Rolando’s in Hennepin.
The Granville branch of the Putnam County Public Library issued a schedule of events for July.
The Granville National Bank, Trustee for the I.F. Doug Stonier‑Ella Stonier Educational Trust, was notified of the winners for the trust’s 2024-2025 scholarship.
A look at the baseball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.
A look at the top baseball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.
The Catch a Cajun food truck will be set up 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, in La Moille Park.
The Illinois Valley Democrats (La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.
TCOC's grant was one of two awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services and announced via a news release from U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen on Friday.
The Marshall-Putnam Fair announced chapter 2 of the CreatiVets Color Run.
Marshall-Putnam Fair salutes veterans by teaming up with CreatiVets, a nonprofit organization that offers opportunities for relief and healing for the men and women who have sacrificed so much for the United States.
A look at the softball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.
A look at the top softball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.