The Granville branch of the Putnam County Library will host documentaries, craft workshops and a community book club throughout February.

The Putnam County Library in Hennepin will host a variety of programs throughout February, including crafts, educational events and community activities.

Bestselling author R.L. Stine will discuss his illustrious career in horror writing at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Putnam County Library.

Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville branch will offer health screenings and a historical presentation in early February.

The Putnam County Public Library District will launch its 2026 book club series “Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together” at 5 p.m. Jan. 20 at its Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a reading program with a therapy dog at 10 a.m. Jan. 24 at its Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of “Secrets of Stonehenge” at 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at its Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a hands-on art workshop at 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Condit Branch.

The 10th Judicial Circuit of Illinois said long time public defender Roger Clayton Bolin, of Buda, died on Jan. 1 at the age of 71.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood told reporters on Wednesday that federal immigration enforcement leaders did not see “high levels” of U.S. citizens being detained “as a problem.”

The University of Illinois Extension will present a program on the state’s Centennial Soil Archive Project from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Putnam County Library’s Granville branch.

Putnam County Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of “Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip” at 1 p.m. Tuesday at its Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a “Hibernating Bear Craft” program at 4 p.m. Wednesday at its McNabb branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host “Frosty Friends: Art and Storytime” at 10 a.m. Saturday at its Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of “Mozart’s Sister” at 4 p.m. Thursday at its Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a University of Illinois Extension presentation on the state’s Centennial Soil Archive at 6 p.m. Tuesday at its Granville branch.

NCI ARTworks Gallery will exhibit 70 works by internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Ken Knight, a Streator native who has donated the pieces to support the nonprofit arts organization.

University of Illinois Extension is guiding to help farmers understand their financial condition through balance sheet analysis as the Midwest agriculture sector faces another year of low profits.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb Branch will host “Snowflake Wonders Art Workshop” on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 4 p.m.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit Branch will screen “Agatha Christie’s England” Thursday, Jan. 8, at 4 p.m.

Putnam County Libraries will present bestselling author Jonathan Eig in a virtual program on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m.

Granville United Church of Christ will hold a celebration of life Sunday for the Rev. Faye Gallegos, who died Nov. 1.

University of Illinois Extension will host a five-part educational series on conservation practices for farmers and landowners beginning Jan. 22.

The Marshall-Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting nominations for two director positions on its board.

The Granville branch of Putnam County Public Library will offer free health screenings on the first Wednesday of each month from December through February.

Putnam County Primary School has been transformed into a festive winter wonderland this holiday season, bringing excitement to students, staff and visitors.

The Putnam County Library system will host numerous events across its five branches in January, including author presentations, craft workshops and film screenings.

The Granville Knights of Columbus donated $2,482.55 to Horizon House from its Tootsie Roll fundraiser.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of “The First Silent Night” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the Granville Branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of “James McNeill Whistler: The Case for Beauty” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the Granville Branch.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, a Democrat representing parts of Bureau, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Putnam and Will counties, has opened a new constituent office in DeKalb, according to a news release.

Putnam County Methodist Churches will host a community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at McNabb Fire Department, Goldasich Hall, 391 N. Route 89, McNabb.

Rock Falls defeated Putnam County 62-43 during the Colmone Classic tournament on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 at Hall High School in Spring Valley.

The Putnam County Public Library District will be closed for two holiday periods in late December and early January.

The Putnam County Public Library District will launch a community book club series in January 2026 as part of its America250 programming, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Country music artist Scotty McCreery will headline the 2026 Marshall-Putnam County Fair concert on Thursday, July 16, at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds.

The Altar and Rosary Society of St. Padre Pio Parish will host its 22nd annual Christmas Cookie Sale beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Sacred Heart parish hall, 206 N. School St., Granville.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a gingerbread decorating workshop at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Granville Branch.

Heavy snow continues to fall across the Illinois Valley on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Roads are snow-covered. A total of 7-11 inches of snow is possible for the region with higher amounts further west.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a “Whimsical Winter Bird” craft session for all ages at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the McNabb Branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will host a holiday movie matinee at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored veterans Nov. 11 at Henry City Park and Henry Cemetery.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of “First to the Moon: The Journey of Apollo 8” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Granville Branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District has launched a Little Free Pantry at its Granville branch to support community members facing food insecurity or hardship.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood reported seeing holding areas at the ICE facility in Broadview that 'did not meet ICE’s detention standards.'

The Hennepin Park District will host a Movie Mania for pre-school through eighth-grade students beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, in the park district’s Community Room, 326 Milan St., Hennepin.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host folk musician Lee Murdock for a Great Lakes-themed holiday concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Granville branch.

The Chief Senachwine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Friday, Dec. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lake Thunderbird Clubhouse, 2 Thunderbird Dr., Putnam.

The University of Illinois Extension Marshall–Putnam Master Gardeners will partner with the Marshall–Putnam 4–H to offer a "Gathered Treasures" Holiday Centerpiece Workshop for youth ages 5 to 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Marshall-Putnam Extension office.