Seneca falls 3-1 to Carterville in the Class 2A state softball championship game

Woodland Elementary, Junior High honor roll, 4th quarter 2025-2026

Woodland Elementary and Junior High School in Streator announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

Granville library to host Pride Flag exhibit through Aug. 31

The Putnam County Public Library District announced the opening of “Flag in the Map: Charting Rainbow Flag Stories,” an international photography exhibition on display at the Granville branch through Aug. 31.

Spring Valley man faces up to 10 years for stolen pistol

A Spring Valley man pleaded guilty Friday to possessing a stolen gun – seized after he ran from a traffic stop – and faces up to 10 years in prison at sentencing on Aug. 13.

La Salle library announces June programs

The La Salle Public Library announced its June programs.

Marseilles killer denied bid for new sentence

Logan Petre argued he didn’t get a fair shake when he was sentenced for strangling his father. Petre struck out and keeps his 52 years in prison. There may be more prison time on the way.