La Salle Public Library offers passport program, cold case talk and puzzle race in April

The La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., will hold several events and programs in April.
IVCC hosts annual art show through April 24

Illinois Valley Community College will display artwork created by high school and college students through April 24 as part of its annual Art Show.
City of Ottawa hiring junior laborers for summer park maintenance

The Ottawa Public Works Department is hiring junior laborers for summer employment to maintain parks and public spaces.
Red Cross blood drive comes to McNabb on April 27

All community members are welcome to donate. Donors will receive a $15 e-gift card.
Putnam County High School hosts blood drive April 24

Putnam County High School’s Interact Club will host a spring blood drive on April 24 in partnership with Putnam County Rotary and the American Red Cross.
Illinois Valley YMCA hosts free Healthy Kids Day on April 18

The Illinois Valley YMCA will hold a free Healthy Kids Day for families beginning at noon on Saturday, April 18.
La Salle Public Library offers passport program, cold case talk and puzzle race in April

The La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., will hold several events and programs in April.
IVCC hosts annual art show through April 24
Sexual misconduct allegations against CA Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell trigger bipartisan backlash

A growing controversy surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California has quickly expanded from a state-level campaign issue into a high-stakes conflict in Congress, with potential consequences for both his political future and the balance of power
President Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade as Iran talks collapse

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will move forward with a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after high-stakes negotiations with Iran ended without a breakthrough. The talks, held in Islamabad and involving U.S.,