• Utica proposes tiered fees for outdoor dining
    Mar 1 2026
    Outdoor dining in Utica has been a big hit, but Utica village officials say there are costs to the village and business owners must pay their fair share.
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    3 mins
  • Putnam County library screens documentary on Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
    Mar 1 2026
    The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to a free screening of “Triangle Fire” on Wednesday, March 11, at 5 p.m. at the McNabb Branch.
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    1 min
  • La Salle native, St. Bede grad helps USA Hockey win gold
    Mar 1 2026
    If you rooted for the USA Hockey teams in the Olympics (wasn’t everyone?), then you also cheered on a La Salle native and St. Bede graduate who serves as Chief Medical Officer for USA Hockey.
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    6 mins
  • Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Romantic Imaginations’ March 8
    Mar 1 2026
    The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will present “Romantic Imaginations” at 3 p.m. on March 8 at Ottawa Township High School.
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    3 mins
  • Putnam County library screens documentary on women in World War II
    Mar 1 2026
    The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch invites the public to attend a free screening of “Her War, Her Story: Women of World War II” on Tuesday, March 10, at 1 p.m.
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    1 min
  • IVCC closes March 6 and March 9-14 for professional development
    Mar 1 2026
    Illinois Valley Community College will be closed to the public on Friday, March 6, to allow employees to participate in professional development sessions. There will be no classes that day.
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    1 min
  • Ottawa’s Juliana Thrush finishes her career with second place at IHSA state tournament
    Mar 1 2026
    Ottawa's Juliana Thrush advanced to the state championship match at 235 pounds, the best result for anyone in the Illinois Valley.
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    4 mins
  • Writers at Westclox author fair set for March 14 in Peru
    Feb 28 2026
    Fire on Fifth Pizza will host a free Writers at Westclox author fair from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14.
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    1 min