Easter egg hunts set across the Illinois Valley

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

There are several Easter egg hunts planned throughout La Salle, Bureau, Putnam and Livingston counties prior to Easter day, Sunday, April 9. If there is an Easter egg hunt in your community not listed, email newsroom@mywebtimes.com to be included in an updated listing.

Cornell Breakfast with the Bunny will be conducted at 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at the American Legion Hall, 505 Main St.

Grand Ridge

An egg hunt is set 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Grand Ridge Park for children 8 and younger. Bring a basket. There will be prizes by age groups and the Easter bunny will be there. The event is coordinated by the Grand Ridge Community Fest.

Granville

The egg hunt is scheduled 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Hopkins Park on Main Street. It is hosted by the Putnam County Community Church.

Hennepin

A glow-in-the-dark egg hunt will be hosted by the Hennepin branch of the Putnam County Library 7 p.m. Friday, March 31, at 214 N. Fourth St. Second graders and younger may participate. Go to the library for storytelling and photos with the Easter bunny before heading over the Walter Durley Boyle Park when it is dark enough for the eggs to glow.

The egg hunt is scheduled Friday, April 7, beginning at 10 a.m. on the north lawn at 326 Milan St. with kindergarten and younger children. Children first through fifth grades will participate in an egg hunt 10:30 a.m. on the south lawn. The Easter bunny will be there for photos.

Henry

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Character Counts is planned Saturday, April 8, at Centennial Park.

La

Moille

The community egg hunt will start at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the La Moille High School parking lot, 801 S. Main St. In the event of rain, it will be in the gym. Children 10 and younger may participate. There will be prizes, snacks and an appearance from the Easter bunny. There will be a raffle for an Easter basket with six tickets selling for $5. Proceeds will go toward the next year’s egg hunt.

La Salle

The annual egg hunt is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at the large shelter in Hegeler Park, hosted by La Salle Parks and Recreation. Ages 1 to 10 may participate. Bring an Easter basket or a bag.

Marseilles

The city of Marseilles is hosting its 40th annual Easter Egg Hunt at noon Saturday, April 1, at Illini State Park. Participants should arrive by 11:30 a.m. The egg