Illinois Valley News
2026 IHSA baseball preview: 5 players to watch across The Times coverage area
In an area loaded with baseball talent and as the season gets underway, here are our picks for five players to watch across The Times coverage area.
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2mListen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, May 31-June 6
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for May 31-June 6. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
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2mGranville 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.
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2mLa Salle library announces June programs
The La Salle Public Library announced its June programs.
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2mMarseilles 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.
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3m2026 Miss Marshall-Putnam County Fair Queen Pageant applications open
Applications are open for the 2026 Miss Marshall-Putnam County Fair Queen Pageant.