5 Things to Do: Witches Walk in Utica, Oktoberfest in Princeton & Starved Rock Lodge this weekend
Starved Rock Lodge will host an Oktoberfest Dinner Oct. 19, while Princeton’s Oktoberfest is Oct. 18.
5 Things to Do: Witches Walk in Utica, Oktoberfest in Princeton & Starved Rock Lodge this weekend

‘Shrek the Musical’ brings fun, timely message

‘Shrek the Musical’ brings fun, timely message
River Valley Players, based in Henry, is celebrating its 49th season with “Shrek, the Musical” a stage adaptation of the 2001 hit film starring Mike Myers as the curmudgeonly but ultimately kind-hearted ogre.
Streator’s JACKpots Pub to change ownership Oct. 30
JACKpots Pub owners, Jessica and Chad Lucas, announced they will be handing their Streator business over to new owners.
Streator library events set for October and November
The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming programs and events for October and November.
Streator’s JACKpots Pub to change ownership Oct. 30
JACKpots Pub owners, Jessica and Chad Lucas, announced they will be handing their Streator business over to new owners.
Marshall-Putnam 4-H club celebrates 2025 growing season
The Learn Grow Share SPIN Club recently held a family cookout and pumpkin harvest to celebrate the conclusion of its 2025 growing season.
Marshall-Putnam 4-H club celebrates 2025 growing season
The Learn Grow Share SPIN Club recently held a family cookout and pumpkin harvest to celebrate the conclusion of its 2025 growing season.
Peru Police receive $40K grant for traffic safety enforcement
The Peru Police Department has received a $40,000 federal grant to boost traffic safety enforcement through September 2026, Lt. Doug Bernabei announced in a Tuesday news release.