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One apprehended, one sought after Tuesday holdup in Streator
Drunk dialing? Handheld devices boosting DUI arrests
Ottawa cross country takes team titles at Baker Lake; Streator golf clinches ICE title: Times Tuesday Roundup
Hall volleyball outlasts Newman: Tuesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Morris stays confident, tops Ottawa 25-21, 30-28
$5K grant boosts arts funding at Starved Rock Country Community Foundation
Bradish, area’s first nurse-midwife, dead at 100
Ottawa announces splash pad closure date
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Eagle Lane’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
LaMoille provides high school deactivation update
IV Alzheimer’s Group to meet Sept. 21 at Peru Public Library
La Salle City Council approves Studio Investments to manage city reserves
Streator City Council to look at facade grant, downtown corridor funding, five-year road plan
IVCC monitoring possible federal rule change that could impact international students in the US
Serena boys golf places 3rd at Little Ten Meet: The Times Monday Roundup
Bureau Valley volleyball tops Putnam County: Monday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Second half surge lifts La Salle-Peru to 4-3 win over Ottawa
La Salle-Peru volleyball sweeps St. Bede for third straight win
Ottawa, Kaneland tie for third, Hall ties for sixth at 2026 Pirate Invitational
NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: Putnam County’s Myah Richardson
I-80 work in La Salle County continues with newest phase
Earlville Fire Protection District hosting annual pancake breakfast
Starved Rock announces October events
La Salle County EMA hosts national preparedness event
Oct. 5 trial a go (for now) in fatal DePue shooting
Mosquitoes in La Salle test positive for West Nile virus
Todos Unidos: 3rd Annual Amigo Fest returns to Mendota
The Times Athlete of the Week: Streator football’s Sam LeRette
Marshall-Putnam 4-H members earn top honors at annual show
Spirit Matters: When conflict disrupts, may we soften into peace
Amboy’s Henry Nichols wins boys race, Princeton’s Ruby Acker takes 4th in girls at Gary Coates Invite
Learn about Route 66 on Monday at the Tiskilwa museum
La Salle church to hold rummage sale Sept. 17-19
Hot-rods and hot flames abound Ratstock 2026 in Bureau County
La Salle church to hold pet blessing Wednesday, Sept. 16
Continuing to build: La Salle recognizes Camatti as first homegrown firefighter paramedic
Putnam County’s Anniston Judd finishes 34th at First to the Finish Invite: Saturday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Serena, Sandwich boys soccer suffer weekend defeats: The Times Saturday Roundup
Darren Bailey to visit Sandwich Fair
Peru launches $4 million shared-use path project
Bureau County marriage licenses through Sept. 6, 2026
Paperwork: It’s comforting to have artwork on the walls, there when you need it
Bureau County Property Transfers: Aug. 16-31, 2026
Best of the Illinois Valley recognized in La Salle
Tyler VandeVenter scores 5 goals Princeton top’s Earlville: Friday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Seneca football falls in shootout with Tremont: The Times Friday Roundup
State Rep. Briel denies allegations of sexual harassment, misconduct during DeKalb town hall
Covia donates Clark’s Falls to Utica
Bureau County Property Transfers: Aug. 1-15, 2026
Bureau County Property Transfers: July 1, 2026
Scavenger hunts, true crime night, Renaissance faire among Streator Library events
Putnam County volleyball improves to 11-1: Thursday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Streator girls volleyball outlasts host Herscher for 3-set win: The Times Thursday Roundup
St. Bede earns Tri-County Conference win at Woodland
IVCC Board to meet September 15
Mendota sets 2026 trick-or-treat times
La Salle County Genealogy Guild hosts pioneer history talk in Ottawa
Naplate uses tornado relief fund to build gazebo, add chess table at Vittone Park
Rare night-blooming cereus opens at St. Patrick’s Church in La Salle
Strouss Park playground in Mendota construction completed
Home invasion sentence makes it 67 years for Marseilles man who killed dad
Streator uses all-around strong play in straight-set girls volleyball win over Dwight
La Salle-Peru boys soccer tops Sycamore in PKs: Wednesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Streator golf stays unbeaten in ICE; Ottawa soccer opens I-8 play with victory: The Times Wednesday Roundup
La Salle-Peru celebrates milestones, starts strong and cruises past Dixon
Lincoln Street Bridge to close for nine days of repairs
Suspects in record Peru drug seizure ordered held
‘Getting torn apart’: Rising repair costs have Mendota considering building new pool
One River Zen, arts center launch artist residency program
Peru Burger King closes for renovations
Putnam County Theatre stages second murder mystery dinner
IVCC dental clinic taking appointments for deep cleanings
Peru police to get new K9 officer, handler
Chipotle Mexican Grill nears opening in Ottawa
Seneca volleyball tops Marquette in straight sets: The Times Tuesday roundup
St. Bede volleyball outlasts Bureau Valley in three sets: Tuesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Streator turns up pressure, blanks Ottawa 5-0
Ottawa clips La Salle-Peru in Interstate 8 Conference girls tennis opener
La Salle County grand jury
Victim identified in Sunday crash near Manlius
La Salle County cites 33 for seat belt violations over holiday
Camper destroyed in Peru cooking accident
A long weekend at the Tri-County Fair
Marquette boys golf, girls volleyball both in action on Labor Day: The Times Monday Roundup
Motorist, 21, killed in Sunday crash in Bureau County
Dickinson House in Oglesby celebrates 85 years on Wednesday
Ottawa home significantly damaged in fire
Attic fire breaks out in Seneca
Ottawa Concert Association opens 2026-2027 season with “You Raise Me Up” concert Sept. 24
Spirit Matters: 25 years after 9/11, one thing endures
La Salle-Peru’s Aubrey Duttlinger reaches 1,000 career kills: Saturday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: La Salle-Peru’s Ismael Mejia
Starved Rock records slowest summer in 16 years
Newark volleyball places 2nd at Manteno Tournament : The Times Saturday Roundup
Paperwork: This Robyn has a very special nest built with the bonds of sisterhood
Seneca runs past Iroquois West, 35-0 : The Times Friday Roundup
Streator weighs kratom ban as vendor, scientist argue natural leaf is safe
Oglesby Knights of Columbus put building up for sale
No charges, none detained after Peru police pursuit
La Salle County Health Department sponsoring 32nd Annual Food Service Seminar
IDOT ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign to be in full effect during Labor Day travel
Stage change in IDOT Illinois 23 construction project in Ottawa begins
Marquette rallies to top St. Bede in Tri-County girls volleyball battle
Earlville bounces back for 3-set Little 10 win over Somonauk: The Times Thursday Roundup
Serena stays steady, sweeps Newark in Little Ten girls volleyball clash
La Salle-Peru boys soccer improves to 5-0: Thursday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
‘I’ve been very fortunate’: La Salle-Peru volleyball coach Mark Haberkorn reaches 1,100 wins
Guilty plea coming in La Salle KFC arson?
La Salle County marriage licenses: Aug. 17- Aug. 31, 2026
Police arrest all three suspects in Peru Casey’s robbery
Illinois Valley Cursillo to meet Sept. 12 in Peru
La Moille Lions Club to host chicken dinner Sept. 10
Celebrity archives locked back in time
Guilty verdict in 2023 La Salle shooting
Putnam County volleyball tops Galva: Wednesday’s NewsTribune roundup
Newark, Serena, Sandwich girls volleyball all score victories: The Times Wednesday Roundup
Streator girls volleyball serves up first loss of season to Pontiac
Ottawa driver gets 2 years for DUI crash that injured three
NewsTribune/BCR 2026 boys cross country preview
Ottawa PADS shelter is finished, move-in day coming this fall
Learn about Illinois bats at Graves-Hume Library
NCI ARTworks announces fall and spring art outings
Streator opens Illinois Central Eight Conference play with a win over Reed-Custer: The Times Tuesday Roundup
Myah Richardson helps spark Putnam County to thrilling 3-set win over Fieldcrest
The Times 2026 boys and girls cross country preview
Ottawa child care worker charged with battery
La Salle council unanimously approves special use permit for L-P agriculture program
NewsTribune/BCR 2026 girls cross country preview
A Servant’s Heart hosting rummage sale Friday and Saturday
Alexander Pool closes for season Monday
IVCC closed Monday for Labor Day
St. Bede volleyball hits past Earlville 25-15, 25-20
Dwight girls volleyball rallies for 3-set victory; Newark bass fishing wins tourney: The Times Monday Roundup
Jury convicts motorist of 2.5 pound cocaine seizure in La Salle
La Salle-Peru volleyball continues strong start with two-set win over Princeton
Daughters of the American Revolution welcome new members, mark 250th anniversary
U.S. 34 closing at rail crossing in Mendota on Wednesday
Streator man gets 20 years in gunfire case
4 conditions not often characterized as women’s health issues
Exercise ideas for busy women
What young women should know about breast cancer
Exercising to promote healthier bones
How to create a greater work/life balance
How women can safeguard their mental health
The transition to Hawk Auto Peru was about more than a new sign
Hy-Vee in Peru has been proud to serve the Illinois Valley for more than 26 years
Princeton Junior Woman’s Club Baby Contest receives new entries for 2026
Hennepin library events set for September
Documentary on 9/11 first responder comes to Ottawa Arts Center
Entrepreneurs gather in Ottawa for free networking event
Genealogist explores family history through food traditions
Sports cards and comics show comes to Peru Mall on Saturday
La Salle-Peru boys soccer repeats as War on 34 champions: Saturday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Retired teachers meet Sept. 16 to hear from state association director
La Salle Public Library launches puzzle swap, hosts history programs
Streator Library offers scavenger hunts, book clubs and author event this week
Mason Decker’s goal lifts Streator to 1-0 victory over Ottawa
Seneca volleyball places 2nd at Wilmington: The Times Saturday Roundup
McNabb library events set for September
Paperwork: It was time again for the dreaded question: ’Do we still need this?’
Marquette, FCW, Sandwich, Dwight football all pick up Week 2 wins: The Times Area Roundup
St. Bede boys golf places 2nd at Riverdale invite: Friday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
The health benefits of hobbies
Full Streator tornado recovery could take years
Every community has a heartbeat
Grand Ridge finds elevated lead in some drinking water
Pigs in the city: L-P ag program steps closer to bringing livestock on campus
IVCC awards 228 degrees to 183 summer graduates
IVCC scholarships help majority of graduates avoid debt
IVCC board to hold special meeting Monday
IVCC fall sports preview capsules
La Salle-Peru boys soccer beats Dixon in opener: Thursday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Ottawa girls tennis, Marquette and Seneca volleyball score convincing triumphs: The Times Thursday roundup
Ottawa pulls away late in close battle against Streator, earns first win
Hall girls volleyball closes strong, puts away Serena for first win
West Nile virus found in Marseilles mosquitoes; La Salle County urges precautions
Illinois Valley fans encouraged by their MLB teams’ runs to the postseason
NewsTribune/BCR 2026 girls tennis season preview capsules
Streator boys soccer, Seneca girls volleyball score dramatic victories: The Times Wednesday Roundup
Newark’s defense, passing lead Norsemen past Marquette
NewsTribune area roundup, Wednesday, Aug. 26
Red Lobster in Peru to close Sept. 6
OSF HealthCare welcomes new pain specialist
Streator library events set for August and September
Celebrate the 85th birthday of Dickinson House on Sept. 9
Work begins at I-39 and U.S. 52 interchange in La Salle County
Illinois Valley Community College seeks $321,000 to finish ag education center
ADM donates $20K to L-P agriculture program
Princeton Junior Woman’s Club Baby Contest receives new entries for 2026
Nine Ottawa Township High School students honored for AP achievements
Five years after Jelani Day’s death, case remains unsolved
Mendota boys soccer opens with 7-0 win over DePue-Hall: Tuesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Marquette wins, Ottawa falls in volleyball openers : The Times Tuesday Roundup
Putnam County uses strong serving in to top Mendota in three sets
St. Bede upended in volleyball opener
Ottawa allows two goals in final three minutes in 3-3 tie with Roanoke-Benson/Eureka
Mendota boys soccer looks to reload, earn third straight trip to state
2026 NewsTribune/BCR boys soccer preview
2026 Times girls tennis preview: Ottawa, Streator both aim to build off winning seasons
At the close of summer, Mendota Public Pool’s future in 2027 is uncertain
NewsTribune volleyball preview: 5 players to watch in 2026
Seneca, Newark, Somonauk and Dwight volleyball teams open season with wins : The Times Monday Roundup
La Salle-Peru volleyball wins season opener: Monday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Kinslee Sweeden helps spark Streator past Woodland in season opener
Streator boys golf takes title at own Streator Invitational for first time since 2018
Here are 5 Times-area boys soccer players to watch in 2026
Southern gospel singer Chuck Crain to perform Aug. 31 in Ottawa
NewsTribune 2026 volleyball preview capsules
2026 Times boys soccer preview: A look at Ottawa, Streator, Sandwich and our teams in the Little Ten
Putnam County Public Library’s Granville Branch announces September programs
Spirit Matters: Seasons change and life carries on in unexpected ways
Harvest Baptist Church launches King’s Kids program for local children
Putnam County Public Library announces September programs
OSF Saint Clare opens renovated outpatient registration area
IVCC graduate finds healing through art and medicine
Ladd American Legion Auxiliary opens fiscal year with Sept. 1 meeting
Illinois Valley Community College seeks board candidates
Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Aug. 16-22
Lincoln, Douglas tussle in debate reenactment at Debate Days
Seneca girls, Ottawa boys golf compete in invitationals: The Times Saturday roundup
Hall boys golf wins Rock Falls Invite: Saturday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
La Salle-Peru opens agriculture center
Schools install vape sensors to catch nicotine use among teens
L-P multi class reunion to be held Sept. 12 in Peru
Ottawa Concert Association announces 2026-27 season with four performances
After 34 years, police name person of interest in Tammy Zywicki’s death
Paperwork: Maybe it’s time to pull some ideas from my never-going-to-happen file
Heroes on the half-shell hit the track in Spring Valley
State Rep. Murri Briel accused of sex harassment, misusing drugs
La Salle County marriage licenses: Aug. 1- Aug. 14,2026
Crain to perform Aug. 31 at First United Methodist, Ottawa
St. Bede volleyball optimistic with strong core back for Nicole Trenka’s second season as coach
Here are 5 Times-area girls volleyball players to watch in 2026
2026 Times girls volleyball preview: What to expect from our area’s spikers this fall
Author and reverend Owen B. Lovejoy visits Princeton for Homestead Festival
La Salle-Peru volleyball has high expectations once again despite losses to graduation
Mendota prepares backup dispatch plan if sheriff’s office deal fails
Sandwich boys golf wins KRC opener: The Times Thursday Roundup
La Salle-Peru boys golf edges Mendota: Thursday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Hall boys golf opens with win over La Salle-Peru: Wednesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Mendota renews electrical aggregation program
Streator nurses urge city council to ban kratom citing ER visits, withdrawal cases
At the top: A look at what Illinois Valley school superintendents make
Streator boys golf opens ICE play with a victory: The Times Wednesday roundup
Experience, versatility fuel optimism for Hall volleyball
Ottawa extends data center moratorium through August 2027
Mendota mayor foreshadows action on fireworks
Putnam County library hosts Dark Sky International exhibit on light pollution
City of Mendota to take over Mendota YMCA branch
Ottawa salon partnership aims to make haircuts easier for those with sensory sensitivities
Streator Strong benefit raises $7K for tornado victims
Earlville man charged with DUI after high-speed chase
Experienced Putnam County volleyball hopes to contend for regional title
La Salle County crop report: Late rains boost soybeans and corn
Ottawa Visitors Center names Donna Reynolds as executive director
Veteran roster has Bureau Valley aiming higher
Princeton volleyball restarts under new head coach
Ottawa boys golf opens season with I-8 victory: The Times Tuesday Roundup
St. Bede boys golf wins own invite: Tuesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Fugitive picked up for crash that injured Earlville cop
City to help residents with yard debris following storms
Underwood delivers Illinois Valley Food Pantry federal support
Utica announces increased safety patrols through Labor Day
Times 2026 boys and girls golf: 5 to watch
2026 Times golf preview: A look at the season ahead across the area
St. Bede hires former IVCC coach Jason Goode as baseball coach
Road closures announced for Amigo Fest
La Salle approves emergency sewer repair at Bucklin, 5th after 130-year-old line fails
Ottawa Center for the Arts hosts ‘Abraham Lincoln in Song’ on Wednesday at the Abbey
Running for office in Peru? Pick up petitions on Aug. 25
Fieldcrest boys golf takes title in Lacon; Seneca girls open with win: The Times Monday Roundup
Mendota boys golf tops Princeton, Putnam County: Monday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Illinois Valley schools setting AI boundaries
5 boys and girls golf storylines to watch across The Times area in 2026
Underwood stops in Oglesby to celebrate $1M in federal funding
Repeat felon charged after Streator cops seize a pistol
La Salle County Soil and Water Conservation District hosts Soil Health Field Day on Aug. 25
Oglesby man gets probation for misdemeanor threat
Enjoy a Labor Day hike at Starved Rock
La Salle County observes National Emergency Management Month
Here are 5 IHSA girls volleyball storylines we’ll be watching in The Times area in 2026
A pair of Starved Rock Foundation members honored by IDNR
Batteries and Things to reopen in temporary location after fire destroys business
2026 season preview: Scouting the Three Rivers Conference
Remembering the Shippingsport Bridge 25 years later in La Salle
IVCC offers airplane pilot training class
Ottawa rotary clubs donate community grant to arts center
Marshall-Putnam Master Gardener named gardening award recipient
Spirit Matters: The more things change, the more they stay the same
Ottawa Center for the Arts unveils conceptual drawings for historic church transformations
Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Aug. 9-15
Illinois Valley author to hold poetry book release event Aug. 29 in Princeton
NewsTribune/BCR 2026 boys golf preview capsules: Hall looks to return to state
U of I Extension to offer birdwatching hikes series in Sept. 12 and Oct. 10 Hennepin
Streator Chamber donates to disaster relief fund
Paperwork: There’s more to hair than cutting, shampoo and where to paint purple
U of I Extension to offer nocturnal hike Sept. 19 in Hennepin
University of Illinois Extension graduates new class of master naturalists
2026 NewsTribune/BCR girls golf preview capsules
La Salle-Peru girls golf loses to Metamora: Friday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
OSF HealthCare welcomes pain specialist McKee
Big mural coming to Utica
Family Safe Night Out in Mendota
Spring Valley man gets 5 years for stolen pistol
Waltham Elementary to seek $7.5M referendum on Nov. 3
St. Bede junior high tailgate party coming Friday, Aug. 21
Reverend Owen B. Lovejoy to visit Princeton for Homestead Festival
Streator golf opens 2026 season with victory : The Times Thursday Roundup
Bureau Valley boys golf tops La Salle-Peru in opener: Thursday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Briel addresses data centers, hate groups, healthcare at Peru town hall
La Salle County Circuit Clerk honored by Illinois Supreme Court
Streator woman awarded Key of Honor by Key Club International
IVCC celebrates dental assistants and paramedics graduation
Happy Hands Preschool, Princeton, opens Sept. 9
Streator Elementary District 44 kicks off new school year
Stage 212 auditions for ‘Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical’ set for Aug. 21 and 22
West Nile virus detected in Peru mosquitoes
U of I Extension to hold Illinois Valley fossils program Sept. 9 in Mendota
IV Alzheimer’s Support Group meets Aug. 17 at Peru Library
La Salle-Peru police make arrest following July burglaries
Interstate 39 bridge deck repair project continues north of La Salle
Mallory Pearson looking to build relationships, help athletes as Princeton’s full-time athletic trainer
Peru Public Library to open Sundays beginning Sept. 13 for one-year trial
Drug agents nab 101 meth pills in Ottawa traffic stop
Festival 56 receives $1,500 grant for summer youth theatre camp
Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex Stadium renovations delayed
Illinois Valley YMCA hosting one-day sand volleyball tournament
2026 season preview: Scouting the Independents
La Salle County deputies announce Labor Day traffic campaign
La Salle County seeks poll workers for upcoming midterm elections
Ladd Police Department to enforce Labor Day campaigns through Sept. 8
La Salle County grand jury Tuesday, Aug. 11
La Salle-Peru’s Eli Hammers places 8th in high jump at Junior Olympics
Jennifer Shinnick named new public health administrator for Bureau, Putnam, Marshall counties
Tornado warnings issued for La Salle, Bureau counties
Reddick Mansion hosts Victorian Tea, Lincoln-Douglas lecture this August
$3.8M East Stevenson Road project on track in Ottawa
Bernabei tabbed to draw winning 50-50 ticket
Marseilles issues street closures after storm damage
Storms wallop the Illinois Valley on Tuesday
Storms wallop the Illinois Valley on Tuesday
New Bedford Deer Hunters Association marks 50 years with 243 harvests, bronze medallions
Peru residents demand answers for sewer backup
Wood named Streator’s new police chief
Waltham reschedules vote on $7.5 million referendum
Verdict coming Sept. 1 in fatal DUI crash near Marseilles
‘This race is winnable’: Bailey calls on La Salle County Republicans for support in quest for governor’s chair
‘Grease’ fan event set for Aug. 21 in Princeton
Heartland Bank to acquire, merge with Tri-County Financial Group in $200M transaction
Kenny Jones, Karen Talyor win club championships at Hidden Lake
Storm damage reported in Streator following tornado warning
No twisters confirmed (yet) in Bureau, Putnam counties
Spirit Matters: ‘No time for despair,’ in seeking to heal civilization
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation opens art grant applications
Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Aug. 2-8
Hall Township Food Pantry to host mobile food pantry Aug. 15
Who wants to be a millionaire?
Bureau County marriage licenses through Aug. 6, 2026
Bureau County Property Transfers: July 16-31, 2026
Paperwork: Oh baby. Oh baby. Oh babies, this was one strange test of motherhood
Engle Lane stages Pulitzer Prize-winning musical ‘Next to Normal’
Bureau County Property Transfers: July 1-15, 2026
Streator Public Library offers week of free events
IVCC offices to close for morning of Aug. 12
Wing Snob restaurant coming to Oglesby?
Tonica Grade School hosts second annual Pack the Backpack Night on Aug. 13
Illinois Valley enjoys ‘week long celebration’ of baseball at Senior League World Series
Local photographers showcase equine portraits, nature studies at NCI ARTworks
Streator approves new pickleball courts at Merriner Park
Princeton Park District promotes Frank Bollinger to superintendent of parks
Jeremiah Joe Coffee opens fourth location in downtown Utica
UI Extension opens Master Gardener training to local gardeners
Streator approves demolition of three vacant homes
Spring Valley completes first tree inventory
Free lunch Saturday at Streator’s Park Place
Sweet Corn Fest opens Thursday with carnival rides
Habitat for Humanity nearing completion of Mendota home build
Granville library to host traveling light pollution exhibit
Park Presbyterian Church installs free micro food pantry in Streator
La Salle-Peru’s Aavery Hill places 5th in discus at AAU Junior Olympics
OSF in Mendota hosting blood drive Friday
Nothing is holding back Seneca’s Noah Odum
Mendota approves tax incentive deal for Jimmy John’s development
Putnam Co. libraries host Aug. 18 virtual tour of US founding
Illinois Valley Cursillo meets Saturday, Aug. 8 in Marseilles
Strouss Park playground rebuild finally moving forward after repeated delays
Mendota council votes to leave regional dispatch, pay $418,000 exit fee
IVCC launches 24/7 mental health support through Uwill partnership
Illinois Valley Senior League’s World Series run ends
Putnam County Library August events draw history buffs
Nathan Tolley named new fire chief of Mendota Fire Department
La Salle County marriage licenses: July 20- 31, 2026
Waltham Elementary to vote Aug. 11 on referendum
La Salle officials say report found no public health concerns after battery fire last week
Streator Fest organizers expecting record crowds as festival returns this week
Town & Country Services donates $10,000 air conditioning system to La Salle VFW post
79th Annual Sweet Corn Fest slated for this weekend
Ottawa seeks public input on skate park redevelopment
Granville man pleads guilty to April bank robbery trial
Streator woman charged with aggravated arson
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bailey coming to Mendota Sweet Corn Fest
Sweet Corn Fest T-shirts and tanks available for purchase
Pistol Shrimp finish season 15-39, Prospect League playoffs underway
IVCC generates $142.7 million in regional economic impact
Field turf replacement and track resurfacing at Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex Stadium
Musical performers and venues for Sweet Corn Fest announced
Rayce Bosnich wins two titles over weekend at DePue Boat Races
Mendota City Council to tackle dispatch withdrawal, Jimmy John’s deal
Ottawa Scarecrow Festival ends after 40 years
Mendota Fire Chief Dennis Rutishauser expected to step down
Small Dog Candle Co. closes Ottawa storefront
Historic 1914 Central Life building in downtown Ottawa for sale
La Salle County crop report: Week of July 20-26
Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra launches 77th season under new music director
Final Phaze Dance Troupe to perform in 79th Annual Sweet Corn Fest Grand Parade
Open Space Art Gallery expanding in downtown Ottawa
Spirit Halloween returns to Peru Mall
Twenty new nurses graduate from IVCC program
Banda Perla Bonita, Sangre Alterada to perform at 79th Annual Sweet Corn Fest
Golden Knights Drill Team participating in Sweet Corn Fest Grand Parade
Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, July 26-Aug. 1
Spirit Matters: Finding hope when all seems hopeless
Musical entertainment to accompany Mendota Sweet Corn Fest Queen Pageant
Carnival is back for Mendota’s 79th Annual Sweet Corn Festival
Midland States Bank donates $7,500 to brain injury support program
La Salle fire destroys Batteries + Things building
Learn about the region’s soccer tradition Aug. 29 in Utica
Illinois Valley loses 9-0 in Senior League World Series opener
Paperwork: Tucked into the pages of this book was a ticket for some time travel
Spring Valley’s Joseph Perez repeats at DePue Boat Races
Cuban refugee in La Salle publishes children’s book
Ottawa library events set for August
Aden Lamps Foundation Golf Outing Set for Sept. 26
Learn about funky foods Tuesday at the Granville library
Hegeler Carus Mansion extends 150th Anniversary tours
Radium Records opening downtown Ottawa
Illinois Valley PADS shelters resume 24-hour service
Peru Public Library offers free homebound delivery service
Final Princeton Community Band concert of the summer
Chicago woman pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Streator teenager
Leland man gets 3 years for setting own house on fire
Hometown National Bank adds $10,000 to IVCC’s Ag Forward campaign
SBA urges Streator tornado victims to seek disaster loans before recovery center closes
La Salle provides housing rehabilitation grant update
Advanced Drainage Systems sponsors face painters at Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
Things happen for a reason
Mendota seeks creative cooks for 2026 Sweet Corn Festival contest
Illinois Valley opens Senior League World Series on Saturday morning
Princeton Junior Woman’s Club Baby Contest kicks off with first entries for 2026
IVCC reports enrollment gains, budget challenges as fall semester nears
Sweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Laylie Denault
Princeton High School inducts Dr. Greg Tester into Hall of Fame
Sweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Sydney Tolley
Plan your summer shopping excursion to Starved Rock Country
Plan your summer shopping excursion to Starved Rock Country
Ottawa implementing new emergency alert system
Motorcyclist killed in Tuesday crash in DePue
Lostant man charged with violating sex offender registry
Two charged with felonies for misusing police lights
Ottawa 10-Year-Old All-Stars split twin bill to close out state run
Princeton’s Bella Clevenger reconnects with chemo buddy Jax Hoffer
Four classes added to schedule for Lake DePue PRO National Championship Boat Races
Manlius Sportsman’s Club shrimp boil set for Aug. 8
New Prouty Gym video display will enhance Princeton fans’ game day experience
What the federal voter database dispute means for Illinois Valley voters
La Salle County grand jury: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Rudy’s Liquors celebrates 120 years in La Salle
Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame Honor Roll, Aug. 4, 2025
Ottawa 11-Year-Old All-Stars fall in Illinois Elite Eight
Morris Hospital to build $17.2M medical office building in Ottawa
U of I Extension offers free guide for new farmland owners
U of I Extension teaches kids about native bees, pollinators
Putnam County library explores 1970s food trends in free program
Mendota Sweet Corn Festival draws sponsors, visitors for 79th year
Evidence-Based Funding: a decade with Illinois Valley schools
Illinois recognizes gambling addiction, allowing new treatment options
Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf, July 28
‘Potential is unlimited’ for La Salle Minor League softball
Starved Rock Bandits 18U win USSSA Great Lakes National championship
Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus reflects on his 40 for 40 moments at the BCR
U of I Extension offers free nature walks at Illini State Park
Putnam County Historical Society opens doors for free annual open house
Peru council votes to widen Shooting Park Road west of Parkside
Engle Lane Theatre in Streator receives $1,750 arts grant for upcoming play
Jean Fox of Wyanet attends an All-American Girls Professional Baseball League reunion
Elijah House wins Brady Street Sprints: BCR notebook
Putnam County’s Anniston Judd qualifies for AAU Junior Olympics in 4 events: NewsTribune sports briefs
Pistol Shrimp entering last week of season: Pistol Shrimp weekly recap
Mendota to open production of ‘Mary Poppins’ on Friday
Streator man faces up to 30 years for automatic weapon
Lions Jr. Starved Rock 17 Nationals take ninth in gold bracket at AAU Nationals
Ottawa 10-year-old, 11-year-old Little League all-stars both triumph at state
Josh Gass wins Illinois Valley Men’s Golf Championship for first time since 2016
La Salle County crop report: July 13-19
Princeton Police Pension Board meets Wednesday
Illinois Valley Parkinson’s support group meets Aug. 3
Princeton Junior Woman’s Club seeks baby contest entries
Streator Library offers week of free summer programs
Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, July 19-25
Ottawa 11-Year-Old All-Stars open 2-0 at state tournament
IVCC trustee establishes $10,000 scholarship for veterans
Sweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Ruby Bielema
Sweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Addisyn Jones
IVCC tuition due Wednesday
Paperwork: Look for those secret stories that are hidden between pages of books
Which varsity coach has the most all-time sports wins in Bureau County? Here’s a look!
Bernabei retires from Peru PD after 45 years in law enforcement
La Salle County Board delays decision on 911 funding formula
‘Bubble Man’ brings giant bubbles and comedy to Sweet Corn Festival
Libido Funk Circus to take the stage at Sweet Corn Festival
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Rachael Blomquist on “Sky Explorers” at the Putnam County Library
La Salle VFW announces contests for high school students
Disaster loans available for any affected by June 11 weather
Meet and greet to welcome Streator City Manager planned next week
Summer slowdown at the state parks?
La Salle VFW announces contests for grade schoolers
‘Dreams fulfilled’: Illinois Valley captures Central Region Tournament title
Putnam County Community Church hosts Vacation Bible School
Local artist Larisa Sarver’s work on display in Utica
Kids Fishing Rodeo planned next week in Ottawa
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Engle Lane Theatre’s production “Next to Normal”
Streator man detained after Wednesday high-speed chase
Illinois Extension to offer flower arranging workshop Aug. 5 in Henry
Princeton-Illinois DAR dedicates anniversary marker
New athletic director named at L-P
Marseilles approves community event packed with food, music and tradition
Coltyn Lazzarotto ‘thrilled’ to return to La Salle-Peru as athletic director
Illinois Valley Men’s Golf Championship has another strong, deep field
Write off hospital bills? Lawmakers are working on it
Hemp grant deadline this Friday for Mendota-area hemp farms
Immanuel Lutheran Church hosting American Red Cross blood drive
What caused Peru sewer backups? City still working on it
Foundation awards 13 scholarships to 21 graduates in three counties
Al-Anon to resume meetings in Princeton
La Salle County marriage licenses: July 1- July 17, 2026
Ottawa seeks housing rehabilitation grant
Judge: no fast food breaks on home confinement
Illinois Valley makes Central States title game; La Salle 10s softball 2nd in state
Mendota playground delayed again — fourth wrong shipment from supplier
Seneca High class of 2021 must claim records by Sept. 30
Enjoy free Ravinia tickets through Putnam Co. libraries
Tree Inventory and Management Plan meeting at La Salle Public Library
L-P School Board to discuss Eureka Savings Bank Agriculture Center’s final touches, next steps
Multiple streets in Ottawa to close as city begins 2026 resurfacing project
Utica cancels Thursday meeting of Planning Commission
Bureau man killed in motorcycle crash on Route 29
Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday July 28 in Granville
New La Salle-Peru boys basketball coach Glenn Hall pleased with summer progress
La Salle Minor League All-Stars earn spot in state title game
St. John’s Lodge in Peru awards $2K scholarship
Princeton Rotary Club installs new officers
Pickleball tournament set for Sweet Corn Festival
Ottawa residents, officials react after weekend protests
Marseilles to investigate local gas prices
Mendota man gets 4 years for biting cop
‘Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light’: Tonica United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School
Marseilles drug suspect detained for cutting ankle bracelet
Pistol Shrimp in last place with 12 games left: Pistol Shrimp weekly recap
Illinois Valley Senior Leaguers make it 2-0 at Central States Region
Spirit Matters: High school English teachers taught more than language
Ottawa council to vote on wastewater plant upgrade, housing grants
Princeton Community Band performs Sunday in Soldiers and Sailors Park
Sweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Ella Lewis
Sweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Lily Prentiss
Z Tour bicycle event ends after 15 years of fundraising
Illinois Valley residents in Ottawa march against far-right protesters
IVCC opens registration for college readiness program
Learn about bats Aug. 29 at Starved Rock
Illinois Valley rallies to win Central Region opener: NewsTribune sports briefs
Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, July 12-18
IV Alzheimer’s Group to meet Monday at Peru library
Students graduate from Carus Summer Science Camp
Draw with natural paints Aug. 16 at Starved Rock
La Salle Land Use director still on the job despite call for resignation
Magnolia Library closes after 94 years of service
Marseilles to apply for $800K housing grant for homeowners
Grief support returns Aug. 17 to Princeton church
Flash protest draws about 20 to downtown Ottawa
Peoria man detained for sex assault of a child
La Salle County passes federal nuclear emergency preparedness exercise
‘Marlee Matlin Live at the Putnam’ set for Aug. 19 in Davenport
SBA opens disaster assistance center in Streator
Paperwork: You know … there is a way you can help make the world a better place
Catching up with Riki Isabegovic: Former Tiger reflects on journey from Bosnia to Princeton
Princeton shows support for Mendota volleyball after loss of teammate
Mendota Major League baseball wins District 20, advances to state
Bureau County Property Transfers: June 16-30, 2026
Bureau County Property Transfers: June 1-15, 2026
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Madeline Piller on the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
Streator officers commended for actions during tornado
‘The dream is to win it’: Illinois Valley has high hopes entering Central Region Tournament
Registration opens for Ottawa Children’s Business Fair
Rob Comer’s darkest day, turns into his brightest
IVCC Ottawa campus shifts focus to healthcare training
Crop report: More rain delays La Salle County harvest, June 29-July 5
Illinois American Water donates $20K to Streator tornado recovery fund
2026 Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame: Teams
‘This tournament means so much’: Peru celebrating 40th anniversary of Central Region Tournament
Princeton High School destroying student files from class of 2017-2019
Morris Hospital names two new board members
La Salle Junior League softball places second in state
IVCC names spring 2026 academic honors list
La Salle man picked up on warrant for gun, drugs
Princeton’s Danny Kolb to make an encore in Brewers Alumni Legends Game on July 24
Marseilles officials to take closer look at gas prices, housing rehab grant
La Salle County grand jury: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Grant writing classes now available in Peru
Sweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Hannah Mann
Marquette girls basketball coach Eric Price resigns after 6 seasons
IVCC names spring 2026 Presidential Honors List
Sweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Leah Stamberger
First steps for farmland owners program set for August in Princeton
Streator City Council to discuss short-term rentals, bridge project
August Hill Winery wins Governor’s Cup Trophy, 17 medals at 2026 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
Plead first, get drug court later
Freedom House to hold emergency shelter ribbon-cutting July 15 in Kewanee
Putnam library district events set for July 23
Peru to fix Centennial Park bathroom destroyed by tree
$1.8M Route 23 bridge project in Ottawa on track for October finish
Ottawa 10- and 11-Year-Old All-Stars both bring home District 20 banners
Ottawa Township High School 2027 Hall of Fame nominations open
More cremations, more demand for urn space in Peru
Princeton cross country program continues summer runs
Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf, July 14
Rich Miller: Ammons indictment puts all eyes on Welch
Oh, the places you will go on the BCR beat
Nostalgia guaranteed: Streator’s forgotten neon signs shine again through museum project
‘A special place in my heart:’ L-P alum takes reins as district leader
Illinois 251 bridge repairs in Peru begins July 13
Streator Public Library offers Minecraft, arts, and games
Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame 2026: Athletes
Basketball and Bibles: FCA Power Camp returns to Bureau Valley
Oglesby Elks Lodge #2360 perform a Flag Day ritual
Learn about transportation at July 19 open house in Utica
One dead, five hurt in 2-vehicle crash near Triumph
Pistol Shrimp snap skid, go 2-2 in short week: Pistol Shrimp weekly recap
La Salle Minor League softball wins D20: NewsTribune briefs
Josh Gass holds off Mason Kimberley, captures 6th Berry Memorial title
Three Pistol Shrimp players taken in MLB Draft
La Michoacana Mini ice cream shop opens in Streator
Law firm Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins relocates to Peru
Oleanders Boutique opens second location in Ottawa
Antique store opens in Princeton
Spirit Matters: ‘Wonder Roam,’ a whimsically soulful spiritual practice
Ottawa Military Show takes visitors back in time
Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, July 5-11
Illinois Extension to offer moth program Aug. 6 in Putnam
NewsTribune girls track & field leaders for the 2026 season
NewsTribune Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year: Mendota’s Mariyah Elam
Vocalist Alison Kautz Ayala to perform July 12 with Princeton Community Band
U of I Extension to hold insect collection program Aug. 8 in Ottawa
2026 NewsTribune Girls Track & Field All-Area Team
Verdict coming next month in 2023 La Salle shooting
Marshall-Putnam 4-H foundation’s annual silent auction begins July 21
Tiny Tigers Preschool accepting applications for 2026-2027 school year
Big mural coming to Utica?
Paperwork: We all know how zippers work, but try explaining it to an 8-year-old
2026 NewsTribune Female Athlete of the Year: St. Bede’s Lily Bosnich
Waltham Elementary to try (again) to ease space crunch
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Hannah Lehr, the Q Hit Music 2026 Teacher of the Year
Residents oppose Fox River Resort sale
West Nile Virus found in Granville mosquitoes
‘I’m done’: La Salle County land use director storms off amid questioning during board meeting
La Salle council awards $85K sledding hill project to local company
La Salle Fire Department ambulance to be outfitted with $40K in new equipment
Strouss Park to close beginning July 17
Streator adds new police officer
La Salle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair taking over weekend
Large fire destroys outbuilding in Ohio
La Salle donates $500 to Better Fishing Association
La Salle Police Department to participate in statewide ‘Speeding Catches Up With You’ campaign
Possible changes coming to emergency response in La Salle County
Man dies in grain bin accident in Marseilles
Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame 2026: Coaches/Officials
Republicans call for more transparency, accountability after ‘disgraceful week’ for House Democrats
Multiple Ottawa railroad crossings closed until the weekend
Underwood visits Mendota for Community Health Partnership project update
Here’s the stories behind the some of the sports license plates you see
No charges for Princeton cop in DePue shooting that killed child
Illinois Valley Chamber simplifies membership with new five-tier structure
Free lunch Saturday at Streator’s Park Place
Ottawa gas prices investigation reveals possible price gouging
Illinois Valley Senior League wins D20, advances to Central Region: NewsTribune sports briefs
Berry Memorial returns to Pine Hills, Eastwood this weekend
Mendota Elks announce essay contest winners
E-bike regulation coming to Illinois Valley
La Salle County United Way accepting Labor of Love program applications
All good things must end and this has been good
2025-26 NewsTribune Male Athlete of the Year: Princeton’s Casey Etheridge
Free CPR class planned in Mendota
Psych exam pending in rural DePue police shooting
Two kids rescued from Bureau Creek in Princeton on Tuesday
2026 Times All-Area Girls Soccer Team
The 2026 Times Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Ottawa’s Georgia Kirkpatrick
Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Show begins July 20 in Henry
Streator Lions Club announce sight and hearing mobile unit event
Fourth Degree Knights seek capes for ‘Angel Gowns’
Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf, July 7
Illinois Valley food pantries report more clients, reduced benefits
Oglesby church to hold vacation Bible school July 27-31
Jeniah Francis remembered as gifted, determined
Mendota BB Gun 4-H Club offers summer shooting camp
Marshall-Putnam County Fair Queen Pageant set for July 12 in Henry
Several roads in Marseilles to be closed this week
Engle Lane Theatre in Streator brings ‘Guys and Dolls’ to the Stage
BCR Female Athletes of the Year Honor Roll
Victim ID’d in fatal Friday crash on Rt. 251 north of Peru
8-year-old Serena girl killed by lightning strike
Flood recovery underway in Bureau County after weekend storms
Norsk Museum to offer rosemaling workshop July 19 in Sheridan
AR-15, gun with extended clip seized in La Salle drug bust
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Jennifer Mlott, Starved Rock Songwriters’ Series
Pistol Shrimp lose 8 straight entering All-Star break: Pistol Shrimp weekly recap
Seneca High School honor roll, 2nd semester 2025-2026
Putnam County Library launches free astronomy program for youth
Illinois Arts Council opens Creative Projects Grant applications
Open Table UCC in Ottawa to host free meal
Crop Report: Wet conditions slow fieldwork across La Salle County
First State Bank contributes $10,000 to IVCC agriculture center
Book sale and ice cream sandwiches coming to Marseilles library
Spirit Matters: The Chosen brings the gospel to life
Princeton cross country resumes fitness runs this week
Streator Lions Club Plans Summer Events, Installs New Officers
Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, June 28-July 4
‘Shrek’ cast visits Hennepin library for character meet & greet
Foundation honors 21 scholarship recipients
IVCC open house July 15 introduces campus, programs
Free diabetes support group meets in Mendota
Rural La Salle County man killed in police shootout
Flash flooding claims cars in Peru
Newark ag teacher named Illinois Educator of the Year
Young explorers dig into Illinois prehistoric past at library
Putnam County Rotary honors service, installs new president
Learn air fryer cooking at Peru library July 29
Convoy Against Cancer truck show returns to Ladd
Princeton Community Band Patriotic Concert July 5 Soldiers Park
La Salle County Farm Bureau to host BBQ fundraiser July 16, August 20
L-P agriculture center set to open in August with final upgrades approved
Cocaine, guns seized in Friday drug raid in La Salle
La Salle City Council to consider high school livestock permit, park project
One dead, at least one hurt in Route 251 crash north of Peru
Streator boys basketball takes positive steps this summer
Streator library hosts week of upcoming events in July
Graves-Hume Public Library July Events
U of I Extension to hold birdwatching hike July 25 in Hennepin
IVCC electric vehicles robotics training equipment
Preparations for Marseilles Renaissance Faire continue
Illinois Valley Community College honors 33 adult education graduates
Traveling tractor show coming to Mendota
La Salle County crop report: Heavy rains slow fieldwork, June 15-21
Free hearing and retinal screenings come to Streator July 25
Henry student wins $2,500 Gateway Services scholarship
Princeton park district hosting swim lessons, aqua tots this month
Streator fire awarded over $25K in state grant money
Streator man charged with dog abuse enters not-guilty plea; trial Oct. 6
DUI suspect gets release for Sheridan crash that maimed two
Oglesby man faces prison time for 2024 hammer attack
Brothers help shape Keighley Davis’ athletic success: 2026 co-BCR Female Athlete of the Year
Lily Bosnich excels in two sports at one time: 2026 BCR co-Female Athlete of the Year
Illinois Valley Community College graduates 446 students
Country Kids Produce opens new building in Ottawa
Jeremiah Joe Coffee expands to Utica with new location
2026 NewsTribune Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year: La Salle-Peru’s Aavery Hill
Ottawa church’s vacation Bible school begins July 7
2026 NewsTribune Boys Track & Field All-Area Team
Documentary at Reddick Mansion explores Ottawa’s abolitionist history
Temporary closures planned for Zearing Park walking path over holiday weekend
Peru Public Library wins $25,000 literacy grant
Women Inspired Network hosts trivia night to fund scholarships
Grandeur restored: Hegeler Carus Mansion secures first-ever state grant for major restoration
2026 World Cup draws local attention
Construction continues on Ottawa Chipotle location
Finalists for 2026 BCR Female Athlete of the Year
Pistol Shrimp pitcher Max Bryant selected for Prospect League All-Star Game
Illinois Extension’s Lunch N Learn Series begins July 8 in Ottawa
Ottawa boys hoops has used summer to build chemistry, experiment
La Salle County grand jury: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
La Salle County marriage licenses: June 5 - 30, 2026
2026 NewsTribune Baseball Player of the Year: Putnam County’s Johnathon Stunkel
2026 NewsTribune All-Area Baseball Team
Illinois Extension to offer flower arranging workshop July 16 in Henry
State disaster declaration brings potential aid to Illinois Valley
La Salle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair returns to Ottawa July 9-12
NewsTribune baseball stat leaders for the 2026 season
Downtown improvements, demolitions highlight Streator council agenda
Four IVCC students earn $10,000 scholarships to Northern Illinois University
The Times Athlete of the Week: Twenty-eight student athletes won honor thanks to your votes
BCR Male Athletes of the Year Honor Roll, 2026
Alexander Pool in Princeton to open this week
Crop report: Heavy rain halts fieldwork, week of June 8-14
Marseilles to vote on Knudson Park improvements
Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf, June 30
Big brother’s advice pays for off Casey Etheridge: 2026 BCR Male Athlete of the Year
Repairs to Princeton’s Red Covered Bridge could begin this fall
Naming of new L-P principal continues shake-up of school management personnel
Kelly Street Bridge reopens in Streator after nearly 10 years, $1M project
Presenting the 2026 Times All-Area Baseball Team
The 2026 Times Baseball Player of the Year: Marquette’s Alec Novotney
Pistol Shrimp win second half opener: Pistol Shrimp weekly update
Princeton’s Landen Hoffman advances to Junior Olympics
Finalists for 2025-26 BCR Male Athlete of the Year
Rate cuts eased our property taxes (a little)
Where to find cooling centers as heat advisory grips Illinois Valley
Peru police announce parking restrictions for July 3 fireworks
The show is a go in Peru
Red wigs, wild muumuus: Utica’s Mrs. Roper Romp grows into a summer must-do
Granville library announces early July programs
Spirit Matters: Taking charge of health at midlife
Putnam library announces early July programs
McNabb library announces early July programs
High winds force La Salle Speedway to cancel July 2
Trial moved to Aug. 24 in Ottawa tavern shooting
Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, June 21-27
Where to watch fireworks in Illinois Valley 2026
Paperwork: Kindness to strangers is not a big deal ... unless you’re the stranger
Presenting the 2026 Times All-Area Softball Team
The 2026 Times Softball Player of the Year: Seneca’s Hayden Pfeifer
Grand Bear to cut ribbon on villas rebuilt after 2022 fire
Second mural in downtown Mendota completed
Bureau County marriage licenses through June 4, 2026
Bureau County Property Transfers: May 16-31, 2026
From Japan to Peru: Onozaki twins chase baseball dreams together with Pistol Shrimp
Historic presentation on Cherry Mine Disaster in Streator this weekend
Bureau County Property Transfers: May 1-15, 2026
Steve Hanson named L-P High School principal
La Salle County steps up Independence Day DUI enforcement
Marilla Park in Streator closed due to flooding
La Salle Police Department hosting National Night Out
Eureka Savings Bank gets naming rights to L-P’s agriculture building
‘Run Today for Tomorrow’ 5K returns to Ottawa June 27
L-P recognizes state qualifying track and field athletes
OSF to offer free fall-prevention program in Streator
Explosion leads to garage fire in Mendota
Meet the 2026 BCR Girls Track & Field Team
La Salle approves $23,617 speed-tracking trailer
Streator police warn of phone scam using department name
Heavy medal! Lily Bosnich is St. Bede’s most decorated athlete: 2026 BCR Girls Track & Field Athlete
Tessa Krull TCC Player of the Year, plus all of our area’s 2026 softball all-conference honorees
World traveler coming to Graves-Hume Public Library
Third annual Marshall-Putnam Fair 5K scheduled for July 12
Marshall-Putnam Fair opens online entry for 2026
IVCC hosts summer volleyball and basketball clinics
La Salle’s Tree Inventory project gets new contractor
Adam Swanson, Alec Novotney’s player of the year awards headline baseball all-conference honors
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: “The Drowsy Chaperone” at Stage 212
Stage 212 replacing electronic display sign
Utica cancels two meetings set for June 25
St. Bede to destroy student records from class of 2021
Sale of Fox River Resort in doubt following community push back
Marseilles looks to consulting services to help Knudson Park development
Two years after Champaign man’s body found, homicide remains unsolved
Sunday morning street closure in downtown La Salle
Carle Health to close Spring Valley, Henry clinics
‘A magical experience’: Camp Tuckabatchee celebrating 100 years with ‘Camp Tuck 100′ festival
Additional delays to playground equipment at Strouss Park
La Salle Nuclear Station to hold emergency drill July 14
Marseilles man convicted, convicted of murder, now guilty of 2023 home invasion
Libby Boyles begins her own imprint on Princeton volleyball program
Four NewsTribune-area players end prep careers in ICA All Star Baseball Games
Mendota’s annual fireworks show set for Saturday, June 27
Illinois Realtors Relief Foundation offering aid to tornado victims
Adam Swanson, Alec Novotney, Ayden Collom named IHSBCA All-State
Staying in track pays off for Princeton’s Casey Etheridge: 2026 BCR Male Track & Field Athlete Of The Year
No pre-trial release for suspect in Streator arson spree
Lab error led to water violation in La Salle
Putnam County Rotary honors five high school students
Longer trains lead to delays for first responders in the Illinois Valley
Streator Burger King closes permanently
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Peru Police Officer Brian Zebron on Junior Police Academy
2026 Times Boys Tennis Players of the Year: Ottawa’s Kaden Araujo and Ayden Sexton
Weger lawyer seeks posthumous clemency
Starved Rock Foundation opens donation fund for tornado victims
Fulton Sheen beatification tickets go on sale Tuesday
Meet the 2026 BCR Boys Track & Field Team
Pistol Shrimp snap 9-game skid: Pistol Shrimp weekly recap
‘He likes to have a little job’: I&M Canal mules thriving in new environments
Marseilles Freedom Run honors nine fallen service members
Mendota awards $3.38 million contract for community space project
Marseilles shifts title within police department
Paperwork: I wish my young mind had listened a lot more closely to older minds
Dani Zellmer-Bunzell remembered for her infectious smile
NewsTribune softball stat leaders for the 2026 season
2026 NewsTribune Softball Player of the Year: Princeton’s Avah Oertel
2026 NewsTribune Softball All-Area Team
Mendota Elementary extends free meals for all students through 2030
Streator fire adds hazmat scanner, repairs training center
Utica police ramp up traffic enforcement through July 6
Appeals court reverses detention order for man accused of filming minors
Camryn Driscoll, Common Green awarded the Teddy and Barbara Reed Scholarship
Presenting the 2026 Times Boys Track and Field All-Area Honor Roll
2026 Times Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Ottawa’s Joey Liebhart
St. Bede Academy announces 2nd semester honor roll
Three Rivers Conference scheduling a crossover ‘shootout’ event for 2026-27 basketball season
49th annual ICA All-Star Game set for Monday at Schweickert Stadium
Cruise Night in Ottawa returns Friday
Ladd man wins Golden Tee World Championship after 20-year pursuit
Tickets available next week for Sept. 24 Sheen beatification
New Jimmy John’s project approved for $180K loan from Mendota
Streator approves golf carts, non-highway vehicles
Motorist clocked 96 mph in a 55 zone
2026 BCR Girls Soccer Honor Roll
Fire companies battle blaze at Utica strip mall
Streator approves emergency declaration, details tornado recovery progress
Playing soccer is part of the family for Princeton’s Yocelyn Robledo: 2026 BCR Girls Soccer Player of the Year
IHSA finalizes plans to introduce shot clock for 2026-27 basketball seasons
IHSA finalizes plans to introduce shot clock for 2026-27 basketball seasons
2026 NewsTribune Girls Soccer Player of the Year: La Salle-Peru’s Vicky Tejada
Spirit Matters: In a time of catastrophe, community comes together
Oglesby Summer Fun Fest returns this week
Princeton Rotary Club awards last of 2026 scholarships
IVCC names 2026 Frederick W. Matthiessen Award recipient
2026 NewsTribune Girls Soccer All-Area Team
1990 Hall state softball team, pitcher double up for Hall of Fame
Princeton backs enterprise zone expansion tied to Marquis-owned land
Suspect in Streator drug-theft conspiracy apprehended
The 2026 Times Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Sandwich’s Sunny Weber
Presenting the 2026 Times Girls Track and Field All-Area Honor Roll
These are just a few of reasons to continue the support in battle against ALS
Putnam County Rotary Club presents scholarship awards
Ottawa library district sets July events
La Salle County grand jury: June 16, 2026
Streator tornado victims can find help at resource center Thursday
La Salle County marriage licenses: June 1- 14, 2026
Ottawa UCC offers free community lunch Sunday
Bureau County Health Department board member retires after 32 years
Mendota welcomes new firefighter, paramedic
Hall High School principal’s list, 2nd semester 2025-26
More DUIs? La Salle County headed to a one-third increase
Streator to present tornado recovery, consider emergency declaration Wednesday
Lacon financial advisor receives financial consultant designation
The Wave for Charities supports Officer Santa program in La Salle
Princeton High School honor roll, 2nd semester 2025-26
Power numbers increasing among NewsTribune-area softball players
Streator Area United Way launches escape room fundraiser
‘Play up?’ No problem. Marquette baseball responded to bump to 2A with another IHSA State Finals appearance
FCA Basketball Power Camp returning to BV on July 13-15: BCR Sports Shorts
Down the Fairway: Corey VanSchaick, Gary Miller ace No. 3 hole at Spring Creek
Marshall-Putnam Fair hosts free Senior Day with live bluegrass music
Ottawa High School honor roll, 4th quarter 2025-2026
Peru church to hold June 18 ice cream social
NCI ARTworks honors Emerging Artists Exhibition winners
2026 Bureau County Fair Queens Pageants applications open
Johnathon Stunkel, Carson Rowe earn IHSBCA First-Team All State: NewsTribune sports briefs
Bureau Valley’s Logan Philhower named Honorable Mention All-State
BCR Baseball Player of the Year: Logan Philhower’s last pitch is a good one for BV
IVCC celebrates 49 nursing students
Streator damage estimate climbs to 70 properties after EF3 tornado
Woodland School holding supply drive for storm victims
Peru to compete for STAR bond funding
Illinois 40 bridge repairs in Bureau County to begin June 16
Crews respond to early morning fire at Carus Chemical in La Salle
Pistol Shrimp look to bounce back from 0-6 road trip: Pistol Shrimp weekly update
Chandler Creedon wins 78th annual Pine Hills Invitational
Granville library announces remaining June events
Condit library announces remaining June events
Traxton Mattingly, Johnathon Stunkel leave their mark at Putnam County, will play together at ICC
La Salle police launch 4th of July traffic safety campaign
Iran and US reach a tentative deal to end the war and open Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain
‘Painted Wings and Wild Things’ takes over Mendota
More on 34 garage sales return Father’s Day weekend across three counties
University of Illinois Extension launches lunch and learning series in Ottawa
Streator issues open burn ban in tornado-impacted areas
La Salle County crop report: June 1-7 — Farmers welcome rain after dry stretch
Ottawa Family Pride Fest sees record-breaking attendance
IVCC Assessment Center expands testing services
Genealogy Guild explores home histories at Saturday presentation
Griffin Dobberstein’s blast, Anthony Couch’s arm lead Marquette to 3rd in Class 2A with 4-1 win over Freeburg
‘A lot of pride’: Putnam County baseball places second in Class 1A
North Central Behavioral Health brings mobile crisis van to Streator after tornado
Paperwork: What happens when you keep 8 old men trapped in time in 1959 for only one week?
Meet the 2026 All-BCR Baseball Team
Streator Elementary offering local assistance following tornado
Marquette drops 6-1 decision to Asher Pruemer, St. Joseph-Ogden in Class 2A state semifinals
Hartauer Foundation helps Horizon House’s ‘Road to Independence’ campaign eclipse $110K
Mendota chamber seeks Sweet Corn Festival mini-royalty contestants
Streator businesses rally to aid tornado victims
Streator promotes two firefighters after Park named chief
Putnam County wins ‘dogfight’ in extra innings to advance to 1A state title game
Streator meth suspect with 300 violations wins appeal
Four people injured, 11 homes damaged after South Streator tornado
St. Bede Auction raises $215,000 for kitchen
‘It’s in your backyard’: South Streator residents recount frightening moments as tornado touched down
Alexander Pool in Princeton reopening still delayed
Free fishing clinic teaches families river skills at Starved Rock State Park
Tiskilwa marks 150th year for Lone Tree Schoolhouse
Ottawa American Legion’s ARRL Field Day begins June 27 in Earlville
McNabb library announces June programming
Utica Fire Department Car Show will be Saturday, June 27
Putnam County gets some early preparation for state
Kalmmd Petals & Presents opens in downtown Mendota
Capron tree named land institute’s June Tree of the Month
IV Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet June 15 in Peru library
More adult swim options added at La Salle pool
Storms leave thousands without power across Illinois Valley
Seneca residents face power outage until Saturday
Putnam County library district events set for July
Marquette readies for 2A state after back-to-back 1A titles
La Salle-Peru agriculture building on track for August completion
Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois announces new executive director
The La Salle Today Podcast begins