Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS set for Saturday, July 4

Streator Lions Club Plans Summer Events, Installs New Officers

The Streator Lions Club installed new officers at its June meeting and announced a slate of summer fundraisers and community service events.

Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, June 28-July 4

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for June 28-July 4. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Foundation honors 21 scholarship recipients

Starved Rock Country Community Foundation honored 21 scholarship recipients at a reception Monday in Ottawa, awarding funds through 13 different scholarships.

‘Shrek’ cast visits Hennepin library for character meet & greet

The cast of Putnam County Community Theatre’s “Shrek the Musical” will visit Hennepin Library on Tuesday, July 7 at 6 p.m. for a family-friendly preview event.

IVCC open house July 15 introduces campus, programs

Illinois Valley Community College will host an open house July 15 at 2 p.m. to introduce prospective students to campus programs and student life.