Ottawa Sunrise Rotary Club honors May Students of the Month

The Sunrise Rotary Club of Ottawa recognized two students as May Students of the Month.
Habitat for Humanity building home in Mendota

Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties Jessica Brayfield said that Habitat for Humanity is hoping to break ground in May and looking to have the project completed by the end of August or
Putnam library to screen May 7 documentary about Big Bird

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit branch will host a Docs & Dialogue screening of “I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story,” at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 7.
TBM Avengers to assemble in Peru for annual reunion

How many TBM Avengers will fly into the May 15-16 show? City officials hope for 10 but think there will be 20,000 visitors — along with a big revenue boost for the city.
Liberty Village of Streator named chamber’s April member of the month

Liberty Village of Streator has been named the Streator Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for April 2026.
Princeton Public Library raised $700 in ‘Library Giving Day’

Princeton Public Library raised $700 during its “Library Giving Day” fundraiser on Tuesday, April 4.
TBM Avengers to assemble in Peru for annual reunion

How many TBM Avengers will fly into the May 15-16 show? City officials hope for 10 but think there will be 20,000 visitors — along with a big revenue boost for the city.
Fed Reserve holds rates steady for third time this year, as Powell transition nears

The Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, extending a pause that has now lasted three consecutive meetings in 2026. The decision comes as policymakers confront rising inflation tied to a surge in global
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional map, further weakens Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court issued a major decision on Wednesday that significantly limits how race can be used when drawing electoral maps, striking down Louisiana’s congressional district plan and narrowing the scope of the Voting Rights Act in
Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Toronto Raptors in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead

The Cleveland Cavaliers surged back in the closing minutes to defeat the Toronto Raptors 125–120 in Game 5, taking a 3–2 lead in their first-round playoff matchup and putting themselves one victory away from advancing. Toronto appeared