Streator police warn of phone scam using department name

Marshall-Putnam 4-H foundation’s annual silent auction begins July 21

The Marshall-Putnam 4-H and Extension Foundation will hold its annual silent auction for community members to celebrate its 40th anniversary from Tuesday, July 21, through Thursday, July 23, at the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show.

Verdict coming next month in 2023 La Salle shooting

A La Salle man finds out late next month whether the 2023 shooting at Mickey’s Massive Burritos was an accident or a felony reckless act.

Tiny Tigers Preschool accepting applications for 2026-2027 school year

Tiny Tigers Preschool, part of Princeton High School’s child care occupations class, is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year as it begins its 36th year.

Big mural coming to Utica?

Utica officials want to paint a mural – a big one – on the southeast side of the village hall. They’re fishing for a grant to pay for it.

Paperwork: We all know how zippers work, but try explaining it to an 8-year-old

I’ve been reading about Richard Feynman. At first, I was drawn to a headline telling me that this man’s “thinking habit” made him a genius.