13+ hour, 53+ min ago  (138+ words) Shaw Local Putnam library district events set for July 23 The Putnam County Public Library District will host two events at its Hennepin and Standard branches in July Hennepin branch, 214 N. Fourth St. Heirlooms: Your Family History Is American History: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July…...

21+ hour, 18+ min ago  (504+ words) For many families, the traditional backyard gathering is the staple of the summer. While these events are often associated with relaxation, creating a memorable experience right at home requires a blend of local resources and intentional planning. By utilizing the…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (80+ words) Shaw Local ‘Passport to Downtown’ July 11 event in Yorkville offers prizes to shoppers collecting stamps at businesses Yorkville businesses are teaming up to spark the community’s “sense of adventure.” As part of the city’s â…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (894+ words) Tom Grotokovsky preps coleslaw for dinner at MorningStar Mission homeless shelter on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Joliet. (Gary Middendorf) When Tom Grotovksy closed his Curator’s Café in 2025, he despaired of ever finding another job. He’d been out of the construction industry…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago  (301+ words) Shaw Local Advocate Health Care’s first teaching kitchen opens New ‘Food as Medicine’ initiative combines hands-on cooking, nutrition education Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is cooking up a new way to support healthier living with the launch of a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (109+ words) Five Morris area restaurants are now offering discounted meals to adults 60 and older through a new partnership with Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois. Clayton’s Rail & Alley is the first to launch the program, with a grand opening on Monday....

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (145+ words) Shaw Local Learn air fryer cooking at Peru library July 29 Susan Glassman teaches beginners and experienced cooks how to prepare crispy, healthy meals while keeping kitchens cool Illinois Extension will offer an air fryer cooking class at Peru Public Library…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (191+ words) Carnival rides were just part of the fun at Ogle County Fair in Oregon on Thursday, July 31, 2025. (Earleen Hinton) We all eat, but where exactly does the food come from? Youths throughout Ogle and Carroll counties discover the answer to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (148+ words) Shaw Local Illinois Extension’s Lunch N Learn Series begins July 8 in Ottawa Free nutrition workshop in Ottawa features hands-on cooking demo, healthy recipes The University of Illinois Extension will hold the first session of its Lunch N Learn Series…...

4+ week, 13+ hour ago  (266+ words) Illinois Extension (Provided logo/U of I Extension) Local youths interested in food service, culinary careers or entrepreneurship are invited to participate in an upcoming ServSafe Food Manager Certification training hosted by University of Illinois Extension 4-H. The program is open…...