Illinois Extension to offer sourdough starter workshop May 12 in Oglesby
Illinois Extension to offer sourdough starter workshop May 12 in Oglesby

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a hands-on sourdough starter workshop from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 12, at Illinois Valley Community College.
Granville library screens documentary on intellectual freedom April 21
Granville library screens documentary on intellectual freedom April 21

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch invites the public to a free screening of “The Librarians,” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21.
Granville library screens documentary on intellectual freedom April 21
Watch a documentary on banned books April 22 in McNabb

The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb Branch will host a free film screening of “Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship,” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22.
Watch a documentary on banned books April 22 in McNabb
Watch a documentary on banned books April 22 in McNabb
Serena Middle School names 3rd quarter honor roll students
Historical covers for April 13: World mourns death of FDR

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary we looked back at four front pages from April 13. These archives serve as a time capsule, capturing everything from the polio vaccine’s arrival to the local and national mourning