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Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, March 29-April 4
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for March 29-April 4. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Putnam County library screens Titanic documentary April 9
The Putnam County Public Library District will hold a free screening of the Kanopy documentary “Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries” as part of its Docs and Dialogue series at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the…
The Boatyard Bar & Bistro to reopen April 9 for new season in Ottawa
The Boatyard Bar & Bistro in Ottawa will reopen for the season Thursday, April 9, bringing back riverfront dining with a mix of familiar favorites and new menu offerings.
Illinois Valley Herb Guild holds annual plant sale May 9 in Peru
The plant sale began as a fundraiser to support the guild’s operating expenses and activities and educational programs in 1998.
UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beats Illinois 71-62
UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies muscled their way back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night as they seek their third…
University of Illinois Extension offers free tomato care program April 23
The University of Illinois Extension will hold a free Tomato Troubles educational program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Oglesby Public Library, 111 S. Woodland Ave, Oglesby.