Kate Santillan

Jacqueline Traynere on her top three priorities for the Will County Board: Public transportation, Attainable housing, Trails and sidewalks. Read Traynere's full questionnaire here

Sheldon Watts, Will County Board candidate: Over the next four years, Will County must prioritize infrastructure that keeps communities safe, connected, and resilient. Read his full questionnaire here

The Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton will hold an open house for community members to view its new Community Life Center Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the church.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a hands-on grow light workshop for gardeners from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Peru Public Library.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer an “EcoLab: My Chemical Romance” program for children ages 7 and older to learn about the science behind attraction.

The DeKalb County Master Gardeners will host an artisan market and the next edition of the Gardeners Pathway series.

The DeKalb Township Committee on Youth is accepting grant applications for its current funding cycle.

The Marseilles Public Library will host several events and programs in February.

Marquis Energy in Hennepin recently opened its annual “What Fuels You Scholarship” program, awarding $10,000 in scholarships to local students.

The University of Illinois Extension will hold its annual Oglesby Agronomy Summit for ag professionals and farmers from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Illinois Valley Community College.

The St. Charles Business Alliance is accepting entry forms for the 2026 St. Charles St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The Graves-Hume Public Library, 1401 W. Main St., Mendota, will host several events and programs in February.

Logan Junior High School recently announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

The Putnam County Public Library District will partner with Neighborhood Forest to hold its third annual tree giveaway as part of its “America250: Our Shared History” program.