The Putnam County High School Class of 2026 held its sixtieth annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in R.M. Germano Gymnasium at Putnam County High School.

The 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show continued on Saturday with a Veterans parade and full air show full of vintage World War II aircrafts.

The Mendota High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Mendota High School.

Illinois Valley Community College Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the IVCC gymnasium.

The Princeton High School Class of 2026 held its 157th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Bryant Field.

The 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show provided a night air show, fireworks, a large selection of World War II aircraft, a Veterans parade, Skydive Chicago jumpers, and much more at the Illinois Valley Airport in Peru. The TBM Avenger Reunion is an award-winning aviation event that frequently ranks as one of the best air shows in North America.

St. Bede defeated Dwight on Friday, May 15, 2026 at St. Bede Academy.

The La Salle-Peru High School Class of 2026 held its 128th annual commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Howard Fellows Stadium.

Teams from Beecher, IC Catholic, Yorkville Christian, Westmont, Serena, Dwight, Somonauk, Seneca, Peotone, Earlville, Reed Custer, Marquette, Aurora Christian and Newark all competed in the Class 1A Sectional meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Seneca High School.