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Authorities have located one of two men sought in a Tuesday armed robbery in Streator. The captured suspect awaits a detention hearing while police search for his cohort.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Drunk-driving is on the rise in La Salle County and law enforcement suspects a new reason for why: motorists are drinking AND unlawfully using their handheld electronic devices.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Ottawa girls and boys cross country, Streator boys golf, Ottawa boys soccer and Serena girls volleyball were among the winners in The Times Wednesday Roundup.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Hall volleyball and boys golf teams earned wins, plus more results in Tuesday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Morris volleyball stayed confident throughout a 25-21, 30-28 Interstate 8 Conference triumph over host Ottawa at Kingman Gymnasium on Tuesday night.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The money, distributed through the Illinois Arts Council, will increase grant awards to local nonprofits, schools, museums, and libraries across the region, according to the foundation.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Families across the Illinois Valley are mourning Mary Bradish, who died Saturday in Iowa at age 100. Even more remarkable than her long life, however, was her trailblazing career as a nurse-midwife.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The splash pads are located at Peck, Thornton, and Fox River parks.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviews Joyce Garbs and Kathy Missel, the directors of Eagle Lane's upcoming production "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." The show runs from Sept. 17-20This episode includes AI-generated content.

Tentative agreements to serve as receiving districts for grade 9-12 students were able to be reached with Mendota, Hall and Amboy. The final terms of these agreements depend on the outcome of a referendum this November.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Peru Public Library.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On Monday, the La Salle City Council voted to hand management of roughly $18 million in La Salle’s cash reserves to Studio Investments.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Streator City Council meets Wednesday to vote on a $15,000 facade grant for a 12th street business, authorize a grant application that could bring 80 percent state and federal funding to the downtown corridor and approve a five-year road improvement plan.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The school has 20 international students enrolled this fall.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Serena boys golf team placed third at Monday's Little Ten Conference Meet, while Newark finished fourth, Somonauk fifth and Earlville seventh. Plus, more results from around The Times area.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Bureau Valley girls volleyball team defeated Putnam County, plus more results in Monday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The La Salle-Peru boys soccer team, down a goal at halftime, scored four times in the second half to post a 4-3 Interstate 8 Conference win over Ottawa at the L-P Sports Complex on Monday night.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Enjoying a crisp serving effort in the opening set and closing with a gritty stretch run, the La Salle-Peru volleyball team won its third straight match Monday 25-20, 25-16 over St. Bede at Sellett Gym.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Ottawa took third in the team standings led by individual runner-up Bryer Harris, tying with Kaneland which was led by fourth-place Carson Iwanski at the 2026 Ottawa Pirate Invitational.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Myah Richardson has played a big role in the Putnam County volleyball team's 11-1 start, which earned her NewsTribune Athlete of the Week.This episode includes AI-generated content.

One lane will be closed in each direction on I-80 during the project, which is scheduled to wrap up in November. Ramp closures are needed to complete the work and will begin at 5 a.m. Each ramp will take up to five days to complete, weather permitting.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Attendees will be served pancakes, sausage, eggs and a beverage of their choosing. Milk, orange juice, coffee and water will be available.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The staff at Starved Rock State Park announced the following events to be held in October.This episode includes AI-generated content.

La Salle County Emergency Management Agency announced a successful Ready Fest, a national preparedness event designed to help residents prepare for emergencies.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A Princeton man awaits trial Oct. 5 on charges stemming from the Mother’s Day shooting in rural DePue – a 3-year-old was killed by gunfire – but Anthony Rodriguez may first have to undergo another mental health exam.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The La Salle County Health Department received confirmation that mosquitoes from La Salle have tested positive for West Nile virus.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The 3rd Annual Amigo Fest will feature live music, dancing, food, cultural activities and family-friendly entertainment from 4–10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, on Illinois Avenue in downtown Mendota.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Streator football's Sam LeRette!This episode includes AI-generated content.

The show drew volunteers who served as superintendents, judges, committee members, club leaders and support staff throughout the week.This episode includes AI-generated content.

That summer changed my life in many ways. It asked of me everything I had to give, and more. And that dynamic continued through my entire tenure there.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Amboy co-op's Henry Nichols repeated as the boys champion at the Gary Coates Invitational, while Princeton's Ruby Acker led area girls by placing fourth.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Amanda Bryden of the Illinois State Museum in Springfield will explore the history of the one-hundred-year-old Route 66 at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 at Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will hold a rummage sale Sept. 17-19.This episode includes AI-generated content.

“Half of my teeth fell out because the road was so rough,” Peterson said.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will hold a pet blessing, “Paws, Prayers & Plates” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16.This episode includes AI-generated content.

He logged 626 hours while at IVCC, between class time, clinical rotations at the hospital and ride time at the fire department.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Putnam County's Anniston Judd placed 34th among 513 runners at the First to the Finish Invite, plus more in Saturday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Both the Serena and Sandwich boys soccer teams fell in action Saturday. That and more in The Times Saturday Roundup.This episode includes AI-generated content.

From 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, Bailey will spend time at the DeKalb County Republican Tent where fairgoers will have an opportunity to stop by, meet him, ask questions and talk about the issues facing Illinois.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Want to ride your bike to Hy-Vee or Peru Mall? Better look both ways before crossing Route 251. The highway isn’t the safest place for a cyclist or pedestrian. That’s going to change in 2027.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The following marriage licenses were recently recorded at the Bureau County Courthouse.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Art in any form helps us understand, find and express ourselves. It’s a hot wire to our emotions, the soul, the depth of who we are or dream to be.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In total, there were 144,334 votes cast for this year’s Best of the Illinois Valley awards. Those votes were spread across 23,055 nominations, helping to award 351 local organizations.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Princeton boys soccer team defeated Earlville 7-5, plus more results in Friday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Seneca football team lost in a shootout to visiting Tremont on Friday, while Dwight and Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland both earned home wins. Plus more results from around the Times area in our Friday Roundup.This episode includes AI-generated content.

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, who’s seeking a second term in November, spoke directly to allegations of sexual harassment and campaign misconduct at a DeKalb town hall Thursday night, becoming emotional at times and saying she was “floored” by the claims, which she denied.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Clark’s Falls and its adjoining canyon now belong to the Village of North Utica.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.This episode includes AI-generated content.