No one was hurt early Sunday evening when a tree fell abruptly at Centennial Park in Peru, but it damaged a brick outhouse and brought down a power line.

The Chief Senachwine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met on April 11 to celebrate America 250! initiative, marking 250 years since American independence.

The Board of Trustees of the Reddick Public Library District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the board.

This community-focused event encourages students to start their day in an active and healthy way by walking, biking, or rolling to school.

After the discussion of data centers at Monday morning’s Committee of the Whole meeting, the committee decided to vote on a water survey and study at the next county board meeting before considering any decisions on data centers within county limits.

The Putnam County Junior High Scholastic Bowl team won the Little Tri-County championship on Saturday. PC defeated Henry-Senachwine 400-60 and El Paso- Gridley 320-240 to sweep pool play. PC defeated Roanoake-Benson for the championship 290-260. PC hosts the regional this week

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Mendota track and field athlete Greyson Lane is 'stable and communicating' at Lurie's Children's Hospital in Chicago after being struck by a shot put at practice.

The athletes were recognized for qualifying in the snowshoe competition and the state basketball tournament with a certificate from Board President Greg Sarver.

The La Salle County Friends of Extension and 4-H will hold a drive-thru fundraiser dinner to support La Salle County’s Illinois Extension and 4-H Youth program from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 8, in the La Salle County Extension Office parking lot, 1689 N. 31st Road, Ottawa.