The Peru Police Department announced the temporary parking restrictions for the July 3 fireworks display. These temporary restrictions are in addition to the regular restrictions that are already posted.

Despite flooding on the Illinois River, Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski said Monday, June 29, 2026, that Independence Day fireworks will proceed as planned.

If you were in Utica on Saturday, then you might have spotted lots of red, curly hair and some eye-popping clothes. (And that’s not eye-popping in a good way.)

Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville branch announces early July programs.

Many of us sail through the first half of our lives with generally good health, without having to try too hard.

Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit branch announces early July programs.

Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb branch announces early July programs

Wednesday brought high winds clocked at more than 50 mph and La Salle Speedway and Event Center certainly felt it. Damage to the facility forced owners to cancel its July 2 events.

An Ottawa man charged in an April 18 shooting at an Ottawa tavern (the victim survived) waived his right to a speedy trial Friday and will be tried later this summer.

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