The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for the second week in March.

Illinois Valley Favorite Nurse Contest!

The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation will celebrate 50 years of supporting students and academic programs with a night of dinner and entertainment on Friday, March 27, at Senica’s Oak Ridge in La Salle.

The committee is to ensure the benefits are administered effectively, equitably, and in a fiscally responsible manner, and assist in making insurance policy recommendations.

207 participants from local junior high and high schools, the IVCC student body and members of the IVCC community created 78 cars that were judged and raced in the gymnasium at the main Oglesby campus.

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2025 Champions of Change honorees, recognizing outstanding leaders through its annual 40 Under Forty and Community Cornerstone awards.

The Putnam County Public Library District has been awarded a Project Next Generation Grant from the Illinois State Library of $33,892.

Woodland, Newark, Seneca and Fieldcrest all earned regional semifinal wins on Wednesday to advance to Friday's championship games. Somonauk, Sandwich and Flanagan-Cornell had their seasons come to a close.

Marquette and St. Bede advanced to Friday's championship of the Class 1A Serena Regional with semifinal wins over Midland and Dwight on Wednesday night on Al Stegman Court.

Marquette and St. Bede advanced to Friday's championship of the Class 1A Serena Regional with semifinal wins over Midland and Dwight on Wednesday night on Al Stegman Court.