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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIV Alzheimer’s Group to meet Sept. 21 at Peru Public Library
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle City Council approves Studio Investments to manage city reserves
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator City Council to look at facade grant, downtown corridor funding, five-year road plan
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC monitoring possible federal rule change that could impact international students in the US
The school has 20 international students enrolled this fall. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSerena boys golf places 3rd at Little Ten Meet: The Times Monday Roundup
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau Valley volleyball tops Putnam County: Monday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
The Bureau Valley girls volleyball team defeated Putnam County, plus more results in Monday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup. This episode includes AI-generated…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSecond half surge lifts La Salle-Peru to 4-3 win over Ottawa
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru volleyball sweeps St. Bede for third straight win
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa, Kaneland tie for third, Hall ties for sixth at 2026 Pirate Invitational
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewsTribune Athlete of the Week: Putnam County’s Myah Richardson
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalI-80 work in La Salle County continues with newest phase
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalEarlville Fire Protection District hosting annual pancake breakfast
Attendees will be served pancakes, sausage, eggs and a beverage of their choosing. Milk, orange juice, coffee and water will be available. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStarved Rock announces October events
The staff at Starved Rock State Park announced the following events to be held in October. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County EMA hosts national preparedness event
La Salle County Emergency Management Agency announced a successful Ready Fest, a national preparedness event designed to help residents prepare for…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOct. 5 trial a go (for now) in fatal DePue shooting
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMosquitoes in La Salle test positive for West Nile virus
The La Salle County Health Department received confirmation that mosquitoes from La Salle have tested positive for West Nile virus. This episode includes…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTodos Unidos: 3rd Annual Amigo Fest returns to Mendota
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe Times Athlete of the Week: Streator football’s Sam LeRette
Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Streator football's Sam LeRette! This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarshall-Putnam 4-H members earn top honors at annual show
The show drew volunteers who served as superintendents, judges, committee members, club leaders and support staff throughout the week. This episode includes…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSpirit Matters: When conflict disrupts, may we soften into peace
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAmboy’s Henry Nichols wins boys race, Princeton’s Ruby Acker takes 4th in girls at Gary Coates Invite
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLearn about Route 66 on Monday at the Tiskilwa museum
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle church to hold rummage sale Sept. 17-19
Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will hold a rummage sale Sept. 17-19. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHot-rods and hot flames abound Ratstock 2026 in Bureau County
“Half of my teeth fell out because the road was so rough,” Peterson said. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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La Salle church to hold pet blessing Wednesday, Sept. 16
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalContinuing to build: La Salle recognizes Camatti as first homegrown firefighter paramedic
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County’s Anniston Judd finishes 34th at First to the Finish Invite: Saturday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
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…
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Serena, Sandwich boys soccer suffer weekend defeats: The Times Saturday Roundup
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.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalDarren Bailey to visit Sandwich Fair
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeru launches $4 million shared-use path project
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau County marriage licenses through Sept. 6, 2026
The following marriage licenses were recently recorded at the Bureau County Courthouse. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPaperwork: It’s comforting to have artwork on the walls, there when you need it
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau County Property Transfers: Aug. 16-31, 2026
The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse. This episode includes…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBest of the Illinois Valley recognized in La Salle
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTyler VandeVenter scores 5 goals Princeton top’s Earlville: Friday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
The Princeton boys soccer team defeated Earlville 7-5, plus more results in Friday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca football falls in shootout with Tremont: The Times Friday Roundup
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…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalState Rep. Briel denies allegations of sexual harassment, misconduct during DeKalb town hall
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…
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Covia donates Clark’s Falls to Utica
Clark’s Falls and its adjoining canyon now belong to the Village of North Utica. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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Bureau County Property Transfers: Aug. 1-15, 2026
The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse. This episode includes…
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Bureau County Property Transfers: July 1, 2026
The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse. This episode includes…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalScavenger hunts, true crime night, Renaissance faire among Streator Library events
The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for the week of Sept. 14. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County volleyball improves to 11-1: Thursday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Putnam County volleyball won to improve to 11-1, La Salle-Peru volleyball won in three sets plus the rest of the volleyball, soccer and golf results in the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator girls volleyball outlasts host Herscher for 3-set win: The Times Thursday Roundup
The Streator girls volleyball team earned a three-set Illinois Central Eight Conference victory at Herscher on Thursday, while Newark and Somonauk claimed…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede earns Tri-County Conference win at Woodland
The St. Bede volleyball team - led by five kills each from Hannah Heiberger, Kijah Lucas and Finley Rue - defeated Woodland 25-21, 25-18 on Thursday night in a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC Board to meet September 15
The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the Board Room (C-307). This episode includes AI-generated…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota sets 2026 trick-or-treat times
The trick-or-treating hours for the Friday session will be from 3-5 p.m. Alderwoman Vicki Johnson said that Saturday's hours will be 5-8 p.m. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County Genealogy Guild hosts pioneer history talk in Ottawa
The La Salle County Genealogy Guild will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at its headquarters in Ottawa. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNaplate uses tornado relief fund to build gazebo, add chess table at Vittone Park
The money will purchase a concrete chess and checker table and help cover costs for a new gazebo with benches on three sides, providing shade near the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRare night-blooming cereus opens at St. Patrick’s Church in La Salle
The smell of vanilla and cinnamon was in the air late Tuesday night as the night-blooming cereus plant, owned by Sister Norberta Piekos, bloomed at St…
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Strouss Park playground in Mendota construction completed
Following four rounds of supplier hiccups, Strouss Park playground in Mendota is up and running. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHome invasion sentence makes it 67 years for Marseilles man who killed dad
Last year, Logan Petre was convicted of killing his dad on Father’s Day weekend and was sentenced to 52 years in prison. Now, it’s 67 years. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator uses all-around strong play in straight-set girls volleyball win over Dwight
The Streator girls volleyball team played well in every facet in Wednesday night's 25-18, 25-13 victory over host Dwight at Kresl Memorial Gym. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru boys soccer tops Sycamore in PKs: Wednesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
The La Salle-Peru boys soccer team won in penalty kicks, the Putnam County volleyball team won it's 10th match in a row and more in Wednesday's NewsTribune/BCR…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator golf stays unbeaten in ICE; Ottawa soccer opens I-8 play with victory: The Times Wednesday Roundup
Streator boys golf, Ottawa and Newark girls volleyball and Serena at Ottawa boys soccer all scored team victories. That and more in The Times Wednesday…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru celebrates milestones, starts strong and cruises past Dixon
The La Salle-Peru volleyball team celebrated two big milestones then cruised to a two-set victory over Dixon on Wednesday. This episode includes AI-generated…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLincoln Street Bridge to close for nine days of repairs
The closure is necessary to ensure worker and public safety during the work, the city said. Contractors are expected to begin removal work late next week, with…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSuspects in record Peru drug seizure ordered held
La Salle County prosecutors now say it was closer to 2.6 tons of cannabis seized in a Friday traffic stop in Peru, rather than the 3 tons first disclosed. But…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘Getting torn apart’: Rising repair costs have Mendota considering building new pool
Mayor Dave Boelk said that the rise in speculative repair costs for the existing pool has forced the city to consider the construction of a new community…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOne River Zen, arts center launch artist residency program
One River Zen and the Ottawa Center for the Arts are accepting applications for an eight-week Artist-in-Residence Program beginning Oct. 5, combining Zen…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeru Burger King closes for renovations
The Burger King in Peru is closed while it undergoes renovations. This episode includes AI-generated content.