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2026 Met Gala theme revealed, with Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams to co-host
- March 13, 2026 3:10 am|

Sequel to ‘The Housemaid’ set for 2026 production, Sydney Sweeney to return
- March 12, 2026 4:20 am|

‘The Comeback’ returns for third and final season on HBO, premiering March 22
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Kanye West sets SoFi Stadium show ahead of release of new album ‘Bully’
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IVCC dental hygiene program earns top national accreditation
Illinois Valley Community College’s dental hygiene program was recently granted national Commission on Dental Accreditation’s highest accreditation status.
- March 16, 2026

Putnam County library screens documentary on Elvis and USS Arizona Memorial
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will screen a documentary about Elvis Presley’s role in establishing a memorial to the USS Arizona on Tuesday, March 24, at 1 p.m.
- March 16, 2026

Streatorland Historical Society raising funds for Civil War hero’s marker
The Streatorland Historical Society is currently collecting funds for a historical marker to be placed at Sergeant George Poundstone’s gravesite.
- March 16, 2026

Putnam County library hosts youth book club exploring American Revolution
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit Branch will host a hybrid book club meeting for youth on Thursday, March 26, at 5 p.m.
- March 16, 2026

Ottawa’s leaf vacuum program to resume Apr. 1
Ottawa will resume its leaf vacuum program beginning Wednesday, April 1.
- March 16, 2026

Mendota’s Cole Tillman named IBCA Class 2A All State second team
Mendota sophomore Cole Tillman was voted Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Class 2A All State.
- March 16, 2026
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