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Calling Frog Survey training will teach 13 separate frog calls

The Master Naturalists of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Extension are having an in-person watch party for the next Calling Frog Survey training from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Jan 31 at the La Salle County Extension Office.

By Mathias Woerner●

January 15, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

NCI ARTworks holding 2026 Mad Hatter Ball on Friday night in Peru

NCI ARTworks is set to spotlight some of the Illinois Valley’s best young artists at the 9th Annual Mad Hatter Ball on Friday, Jan. 16 at the Westclox Event Center’s historic west wing in Peru.

By Bill Freskos●

January 15, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

Peru municipal building closed Monday for MLK Day

The Peru Municipal Building and city departments will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

January 15, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

Granville Knights of Columbus donate more than $2K to PCHS special education

The Granville Knights of Columbus gave a $2,482 donation to the Putnam County High School Special Education Department.

By Bill Freskos●

January 14, 2026 at 10:30 pm CST

IVCC to host softball clinic next month

Illinois Valley Community College’s Women’s Softball Team will host the 27th annual IVCC Eagles Softball Clinic Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and 15, in the IVCC gym.

By Bill Freskos●

January 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm CST