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Illinois Valley makes Central States title game; La Salle 10s softball 2nd in state

The area's three remaining Little League teams were all in action Tuesday, including the Illinois Valley Senior League All-Stars punching their ticket for the Central States Region championship and the La Salle 10-Year-Old All-Stars finishing second in the state.

Mendota playground delayed again — fourth wrong shipment from supplier

Mendota’s new playground sits empty again. GameTime shipped the wrong equipment for the fifth time, forcing the city to demand refunds Monday night.

Seneca High class of 2021 must claim records by Sept. 30

Seneca High School is asking graduates from the Class of 2021 to pick up their temporary school files before the end of September or risk losing them.

Enjoy free Ravinia tickets through Putnam Co. libraries

The Putnam County Public Library District announced the return of its partnership with the acclaimed Ravinia Festival for the 2026 Words & Music Program, which includes complimentary tickets to select performances at Ravinia Festival.

Tree Inventory and Management Plan meeting at La Salle Public Library

The La Salle Business Association and the project’s contractor, the Response Growth Collective, will be hosting a meeting for the public from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28 at the La Salle Public Library, located at 305 Marquette St.