University of Illinois Extension launches lunch and learning series in Ottawa

Rural La Salle County man killed in police shootout

A rural La Salle County man is dead after opening fire Saturday on sheriff’s deputies who attempted to serve him with a warrant.

Flash flooding claims cars in Peru

O’Sadnick speculated that zero-visibility conditions precluded the drivers from gauging the depth of the standing water.

Newark ag teacher named Illinois Educator of the Year

Joseph Steffen, an agricultural teacher at Newark High School, has been named the 2025-2026 Illinois Ag Educator of the Year by Nationwide and the Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers.

Young explorers dig into Illinois prehistoric past at library

Young explorers are invited to travel millions of years back in time during Illinois Extension’s Fossil Fun program July 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Putnam County Library – Granville Branch.

Putnam County Rotary honors service, installs new president

Putnam County Rotary Club celebrated its year of service June 18 at the Clover Club in Mark, installing new leadership and recognizing community members for exemplifying the organization’s motto of “service above self.”