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Two OSF HealthCare lifeflight helicopters landed on a farm in the 13000 block of County Road 950 North just south of Granville after two people fell into a grain bin on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Emergency responders worked to extract the victims from the hazardous situation. Residents are advised to avoid the area during emergency operations.
The shop, currently at 225 Backbone Road, will move to 902 N. Main St., the former location of Sean Philip Bridals, which closed in March 2025.
The suspect in the Streator strangulation will stand trial for murder on June 1.
Earlville Jr./Sr. High School is having a fundraiser to raise money for the class of 2032.
The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa will host several programs and events in February.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb Branch will host “Bird Snack Station” at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. La Salle St., will host several programs and events in February.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will host a free craft workshop at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.
Streator firefighters extinguished a fire at a restaurant at 720 East Main St. on Saturday morning despite subzero temperatures.
Spring Valley Ford will consolidate with Schimmer Ford in Peru and Mendota Ford, following nearly 17 years of operation, Owner and President Jeff Schimmer announced.
As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from January 26, including coverage of the infamous 1967 blizzard
School districts across the Illinois Valley have announced full closures, shifts to e-learning or delays on Monday due to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills forecast for the region.
Streator City Council voted to ratify a $60K payment of delinquent property taxes on the former Eagle 6 Theater property at North Point Plaza.