2026 Miss Marshall-Putnam County Fair Queen Pageant applications open

Listen: 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

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.

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.

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.