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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa salon partnership aims to make haircuts easier for those with sensory sensitivities
David’s Clubhouse, a local nonprofit focused on autism-inclusive indoor play and community support, is partnering with W Social Club to sponsor…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator Strong benefit raises $7K for tornado victims
A tornado benefit that brought Streator residents together Sunday has raised at least $7,000 for local recovery efforts, with organizers still tallying the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalExperienced Putnam County volleyball hopes to contend for regional title
The Putnam County volleyball team has a strong core returning from last year's squad that went 21-16-1 and played in a regional final.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County crop report: Late rains boost soybeans and corn
La Salle County farmers are heading into the final stretch before harvest with healthier crops after receiving beneficial rains over the past month, according…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa Visitors Center names Donna Reynolds as executive director
The Ottawa Visitors Center has appointed Donna Reynolds as Executive Director, effective July 1. Reynolds has worked at the center since October 2009 and was…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalVeteran roster has Bureau Valley aiming higher
An experienced, cohesive, self-motivated Bureau Valley volleyball squad is intent on rising to a new competitive level in 2026.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton volleyball restarts under new head coach
After closing out longtime head volleyball coach Andy Puck’s 24-year tenure at Princeton with a regional championship last fall, the Tigresses are performing a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa boys golf opens season with I-8 victory: The Times Tuesday Roundup
The Ottawa boys golf team - led by medalist Bryer Harris - opened its season with a win over Morris on Tuesday, while Streator captured a triangular victory…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede boys golf wins own invite: Tuesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
The St. Bede boys golf team won its Early Bird Tee Off Classic at Spring Creek Golf Course, plus more golf results in Tuesday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFugitive picked up for crash that injured Earlville cop
A fugitive was remanded Tuesday to La Salle County Circuit Court. Jaquaya Roy will be sentenced Oct. 9 and faces up to 3 years for a 2021 crash that critically…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCity to help residents with yard debris following storms
City Clerk Emily McConville announced at Monday night’s Mendota City Council meeting that the City will be picking up yard waste for residents, if they have it…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalUnderwood delivers Illinois Valley Food Pantry federal support
The $550,000 in federal funding secured by Underwood will reimburse the pantry for new refrigeration, freezing and storage amenities, and open the door for…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalUtica announces increased safety patrols through Labor Day
“We want our community to enjoy the holiday weekend safely and responsibly,” Mandujano said.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTimes 2026 boys and girls golf: 5 to watch
There are plenty of boys and girls golfers from around the Times area worth keeping an eye on this fall. Here are five of our picks to watch in the 2026 season.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 Times golf preview: A look at the season ahead across the area
Check out our team-by-team boys and girls golf previews with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team for the 2026 season.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede hires former IVCC coach Jason Goode as baseball coach
St. Bede announced it hired Jason Goode as its next baseball coach, replacing Bill Booker. Goode was IVCC baseball coach from 2013-23.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRoad closures announced for Amigo Fest
At Monday night’s meeting, the Mendota City Council approved the request from Reimagine Mendota to close Illinois Avenue from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle approves emergency sewer repair at Bucklin, 5th after 130-year-old line fails
The La Salle City Council voted Monday to authorize the emergency repair work of a broken sewer at the intersection of 5th Street and Bucklin Street.
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Ottawa Center for the Arts hosts ‘Abraham Lincoln in Song’ on Wednesday at the Abbey
Musician and historian Chris Vallillo will perform “Abraham Lincoln in Song” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Abbey, located at 113 E. Lafayette St. in Ottawa.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRunning for office in Peru? Pick up petitions on Aug. 25
Peru City Clerk Jamey Mertel announced Monday that petitions will be available for pickup starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 for aldermanic posts.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFieldcrest boys golf takes title in Lacon; Seneca girls open with win: The Times Monday Roundup
Carter Senko led Fieldcrest's boys golf to victory, Streator's boys competed in Peoria, and Seneca's girls bested Marquette and St. Bede for a season-opening…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota boys golf tops Princeton, Putnam County: Monday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
The Mendota boys golf team beat Princeton and Putnam County to start the season, plus more results in Monday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Valley schools setting AI boundaries
With another school year underway, the issue of artificial intelligence isn’t going away anytime soon, and districts are taking notice.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local5 boys and girls golf storylines to watch across The Times area in 2026
The high school boys and girls golf seasons began last week across Illinois. Here are five storylines we’ll be watching in The Times coverage area in 2026.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalUnderwood stops in Oglesby to celebrate $1M in federal funding
Underwood was able to secure $1,020,800 in Community Project Funding from the federal government for the “Clean Water Project in Oglesby” to help the city…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRepeat felon charged after Streator cops seize a pistol
King was denied pre-trial release at a Monday detention hearing.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County Soil and Water Conservation District hosts Soil Health Field Day on Aug. 25
LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District and American Farmland Trust will host a Soil Health Field Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the Earl…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOglesby man gets probation for misdemeanor threat
He told police it was a joke. Minnesota authorities didn’t think the threat against the state’s lieutenant governor was funny. Caden Sluder of Oglesby now is…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalEnjoy a Labor Day hike at Starved Rock
Naturalists at Starved Rock State Park will hold an interpretive hike Sept. 7 honoring the workers who constructed park trails and buildings.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County observes National Emergency Management Month
The La Salle County Board has proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Month, recognizing the important role emergency management professionals…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHere are 5 IHSA girls volleyball storylines we’ll be watching in The Times area in 2026
With the opening day of the 2026 high school girls volleyball season fast approaching, here are just five of the storylines The Times Sports staff will be…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalA pair of Starved Rock Foundation members honored by IDNR
Two members of the Starved Rock Foundation have been selected as 2026 Illinois Department of Natural Resources Volunteers of the Year in recognition of their…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBatteries and Things to reopen in temporary location after fire destroys business
Batteries and Things is preparing to open a smaller temporary retail store between the former location and the Paramount Club, located at 2411 St. Vincent Ave.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 season preview: Scouting the Three Rivers Conference
Monmouth-Roseville is the defending champion in the Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division, Rockridge the defending champion in the Rock Division. Here…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRemembering the Shippingsport Bridge 25 years later in La Salle
This summer marks 25 years since the last vehicle crossed the historic lift bridge in La Salle.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC offers airplane pilot training class
Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will offer a 12-session, in-person Private Pilot Ground Training course at the main Oglesby…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa rotary clubs donate community grant to arts center
The $5,064 grant will go towards buying essential equipment and hardware.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarshall-Putnam Master Gardener named gardening award recipient
Moore-McKee was selected for her commitment to local educational and community projects.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSpirit Matters: The more things change, the more they stay the same
While I couldn’t find the value in their songs and lyrics, they claim they couldn’t even understand what bands in my generation were singing, and that the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa Center for the Arts unveils conceptual drawings for historic church transformations
Harper said the conceptual drawings are meant to generate excitement and community input and that it is too early to determine a timeline or phasing plan.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalListen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Aug. 9-15
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Aug. 9-15. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Valley author to hold poetry book release event Aug. 29 in Princeton
The event features a reading, an opportunity to meet the author and a question-and-answer session. Signed book copies also will be available to buy.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewsTribune/BCR 2026 boys golf preview capsules: Hall looks to return to state
With the boys golf season underway, here’s a look at all the teams in the NewsTribune/BCR area for the 2026 season.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalU of I Extension to offer birdwatching hikes series in Sept. 12 and Oct. 10 Hennepin
Attendees can hike through the refuge’s wetlands and watch the refuge’s bird species’ seasonal migration patterns. Participants also are encouraged to bring…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator Chamber donates to disaster relief fund
The Streator Chamber of Commerce recently elected to donate the proceeds of its annual golf outing at the Eastwood to Streator’s Disaster Relief and Recovery…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPaperwork: There’s more to hair than cutting, shampoo and where to paint purple
Throughout most of our lives, our hair makes a statement. It tells the world who we are or how we feel or who we refuse to be.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalU of I Extension to offer nocturnal hike Sept. 19 in Hennepin
Attendees can learn about the state of Illinois 13 bat species, why the bat populations are declining and how to help.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalUniversity of Illinois Extension graduates new class of master naturalists
A new class of Master Naturalist volunteers has graduated on July 31 from the University of Illinois Extension program serving Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 NewsTribune/BCR girls golf preview capsules
With the girls golf season underway, here’s a look at all the teams and individual players in the NewsTribune/BCR area for the 2026 season.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru girls golf loses to Metamora: Friday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
The L-P girls golf team fell in a nonconference match Friday.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOSF HealthCare welcomes pain specialist McKee
OSF HealthCare welcomed Daniel McKee, MD, to the OSF Pain Clinic at OSF HealthCare St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Peru.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBig mural coming to Utica
Utica is forging ahead with painting a big mural – 59 feet wide and 25 feet high – on the southeast side of the village hall.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFamily Safe Night Out in Mendota
The free community event will bring families, local organizations, first responders and community partners together for an evening focused on safety…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSpring Valley man gets 5 years for stolen pistol
A Spring Valley man was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for possessing a stolen gun, which was seized after he fled a traffic stop.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWaltham Elementary to seek $7.5M referendum on Nov. 3
The Waltham Elementary school board voted Thursday to seek a $7.5 million building referendum at the Nov. 3 general election – and they beat the clock by just…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede junior high tailgate party coming Friday, Aug. 21
Football season is back and that means it is time for St. Bede’s annual junior high tailgate party 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalReverend Owen B. Lovejoy to visit Princeton for Homestead Festival
Reverend Owen B. Lovejoy will visit Princeton during the Homestead Festival held from Sept. 10 through 13.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator golf opens 2026 season with victory : The Times Thursday Roundup
The 2026-27 school year opened Thursday with the Streator golf team defeating Pontiac at The Oaks at Rivers Edge.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau Valley boys golf tops La Salle-Peru in opener: Thursday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
The Bureau Valley boys golf team beat La Salle-Peru in the season opener, plus more golf results in Thursday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBriel addresses data centers, hate groups, healthcare at Peru town hall
Briel also discussed the Power Act, which would require large electricity users like data centers to bring their own energy and pay for grid connections.