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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC names spring 2026 Presidential Honors List
Illinois Valley Community College recently announced its Presidential Honors List for the spring 2026 semester.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSweet Corn Queen Pageant candidate series: Leah Stamberger
Leah Stamberger has been chosen to represent Mendota Rotary Club in this year’s pageant.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAugust Hill Winery wins Governor’s Cup Trophy, 17 medals at 2026 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
Overall, August Hill Winery and Illinois Sparkling Co. received four double gold medals, four gold medals, six silver medals, and three bronze medals.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator City Council to discuss short-term rentals, bridge project
The Streator City Council will meet this week to discuss proposed rules for short-term rentals, a bridge reconstruction project and a property purchase.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPlead first, get drug court later
La Salle County's drug court was by no means failing, but court officials wanted a way to limit the number of candidates who flunk drug tests or re-offend. One…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFreedom House to hold emergency shelter ribbon-cutting July 15 in Kewanee
Freedom House will hold a celebration for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of its new 40-bed emergency shelter for domestic and sexual violence survivors…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam library district events set for July 23
The Putnam County Public Library District will host two events at its Hennepin and Standard branches in July
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeru to fix Centennial Park bathroom destroyed by tree
Mayor Ken Kolowski said he’d make sure the restroom would be completely secured before the Taste of the Illinois Valley.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local$1.8M Route 23 bridge project in Ottawa on track for October finish
Work on the Illinois 23 bridge over Interstate 80 in Ottawa is progressing on schedule, with crews shifting to the southbound lanes after completing the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa 10- and 11-Year-Old All-Stars both bring home District 20 banners
Ottawa's 10- and 11-year-old Little League all-star teams won their respective District 20 tournaments to advance on to the state tournament.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa Township High School 2027 Hall of Fame nominations open
While nomination applications are accepted throughout the year at any time, the deadline for consideration for induction at the 2027 ceremony is July 31, 2026.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMore cremations, more demand for urn space in Peru
Six in 10 of Illinois' dead are cremated and the trend has Peru's columbarium filled to capacity. The city is addressing the need for space to house urns.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton cross country program continues summer runs
The Princeton High School cross country team will continue its summer running this week meeting in front of the school at 9 a.m. Wednesday and 7 p.m. Friday.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf, July 14
The Play of the Day for the Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf for Tuesday was “subtract highest and lowest scores.” Nancy Pierson took first at 36, Nita Wyatt and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRich Miller: Ammons indictment puts all eyes on Welch
Speaker Welch told reporters last week that he wouldn’t call for Rep. Ammons’ resignation because she has the right to due process.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOh, the places you will go on the BCR beat
Kevin Hieronymus has been near and far the past 40 years as your hometown sports editor. He's added a few new stops in recent years, running his total to 124.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNostalgia guaranteed: Streator’s forgotten neon signs shine again through museum project
Last summer, Streator native Bob Harback set out to preserve a piece of his city’s history by finding the neon signs of old businesses for his basement setup…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘A special place in my heart:’ L-P alum takes reins as district leader
Clay Theisinger has been onboarding with school staff and district personnel for months leading up to his official takeover as the new L-P superintendent on…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois 251 bridge repairs in Peru begins July 13
One lane will be open in each direction of Illinois 251, and there will be occasional lane closures on I-80 during the $1.8 million project, which is expected…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator Public Library offers Minecraft, arts, and games
The Streator Public Library is hosting a full slate of summer programs this week, from scavenger hunts and building challenges to art classes and movie nights.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau County Sports Hall of Fame 2026: Athletes
This is the second installment of the 2026 Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame Class, featuring individual athletes. The final part will feature teams. The…
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Basketball and Bibles: FCA Power Camp returns to Bureau Valley
The first day of the 2026 FCA Power Basketball Camp opened Monday at Bureau Valley High School with 63 eager campers from around the area on hand. The camp…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOglesby Elks Lodge #2360 perform a Flag Day ritual
To celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, Oglesby Elks Lodge #2360 performed a Flag Day ritual at the Illinois Veterans Home at La Salle for about 50 veterans…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLearn about transportation at July 19 open house in Utica
The La Salle County Historical Society will host an open house to debut the transportation exhibit, highlighting the county’s rich transportation history, from…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOne dead, five hurt in 2-vehicle crash near Triumph
One person died, and five others were injured, in a Sunday evening crash near Triumph.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPistol Shrimp snap skid, go 2-2 in short week: Pistol Shrimp weekly recap
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp snapped an eight-game losing streak and went 2-2 last week in a shortened week due to the All Star break.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle Minor League softball wins D20: NewsTribune briefs
The La Salle Minor League softball team won the District 20 title, the La Salle Junior League softball team is still alive at state and more in the NewsTribune…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJosh Gass holds off Mason Kimberley, captures 6th Berry Memorial title
Josh Gass captured his sixth Berry Memorial championship, shaking off a slow start Sunday to maintain the lead and move into second place all alone in Berry…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThree Pistol Shrimp players taken in MLB Draft
Three current or former Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp players – outfielder Dominic Battista, outfielder Brayden Bakes and first baseman Ryan Niedzwiedz – were…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Michoacana Mini ice cream shop opens in Streator
La Michoacana Mini moved to a new location at 311 E. Hickory St., the former Scoops ‘n More.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLaw firm Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins relocates to Peru
The law firm of Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins has moved its La Salle County office from Streator to 1701 4th St., Suite 300B, in downtown Peru.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAntique store opens in Princeton
King Louie’s Antiques recently opened at 956 N. Main St., Suite C, Princeton, below the Knox Hotel.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOleanders Boutique opens second location in Ottawa
The shop is scheduled to open this fall at 800 LaSalle St., the Montgomery Ward building downtown.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSpirit Matters: ‘Wonder Roam,’ a whimsically soulful spiritual practice
This week, I realized wonderlust, with an “o,” is the driving force in my life.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa Military Show takes visitors back in time
War reenactors from across the Midwest converged in northern Ottawa to battle, educate and exhibit an authentic World War II experience.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalListen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, July 5-11
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for July 5-11. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Extension to offer moth program Aug. 6 in Putnam
The University of Illinois Extension will offer a program for community members to learn about moths as part of National Moth Week from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewsTribune girls track & field leaders for the 2026 season
A look at the top performances for girls track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewsTribune Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year: Mendota’s Mariyah Elam
Mendota junior Mariyah Elam is the 2026 NewsTribune Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year after winning her second career Class 2A high jump state title…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalVocalist Alison Kautz Ayala to perform July 12 with Princeton Community Band
The Princeton Community Band will perform a free concert featuring vocal soloist Alison Kautz Ayala at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Soldiers and Sailors Park, 14…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalU of I Extension to hold insect collection program Aug. 8 in Ottawa
The University of Illinois Extension will hold an Insects Up Close: Collecting, Pinning, and Preservation program for residents from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 NewsTribune Girls Track & Field All-Area Team
A look at the top girls track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarshall-Putnam 4-H foundation’s annual silent auction begins July 21
The Marshall-Putnam 4-H and Extension Foundation will hold its annual silent auction for community members to celebrate its 40th anniversary from Tuesday, July…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalVerdict coming next month in 2023 La Salle shooting
A La Salle man finds out late next month whether the 2023 shooting at Mickey’s Massive Burritos was an accident or a felony reckless act.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTiny Tigers Preschool accepting applications for 2026-2027 school year
Tiny Tigers Preschool, part of Princeton High School’s child care occupations class, is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year as it begins its…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBig mural coming to Utica?
Utica officials want to paint a mural – a big one – on the southeast side of the village hall. They’re fishing for a grant to pay for it.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPaperwork: We all know how zippers work, but try explaining it to an 8-year-old
I’ve been reading about Richard Feynman. At first, I was drawn to a headline telling me that this man’s “thinking habit” made him a genius.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 NewsTribune Female Athlete of the Year: St. Bede’s Lily Bosnich
Lily Bosnich never thought it was going to be a big deal. She was just doing the two things she loves the most, softball and track. With no time to change…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWaltham Elementary to try (again) to ease space crunch
Waltham Elementary is overcrowded so the district proposes two options for Utica-area voters. Option A: keep renting 10 portable classrooms. Option B: build a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalShaw Local Radio Podcast: Hannah Lehr, the Q Hit Music 2026 Teacher of the Year
Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviews Hannah Lehr, the Q Hit Music 2026 Teacher of the Year. She teaches sixth grade at Central Intermediate School in Ottawa
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalResidents oppose Fox River Resort sale
Speakers ranged from citizens, to community organizers, to former board members and even a state senator, as the board meeting coincided with the original…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWest Nile Virus found in Granville mosquitoes
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Granville, the Putnam County Health Department confirmed Friday.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘I’m done’: La Salle County land use director storms off amid questioning during board meeting
A La Salle County Board member called for the resignation of a county department head during a contentious meeting Thursday afternoon, after the department…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle council awards $85K sledding hill project to local company
The La Salle City Council awarded a bid for the construction of a new sledding hill at Rotary Park, set to be available for residents later this year.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle Fire Department ambulance to be outfitted with $40K in new equipment
La Salle city officials approved the purchase of a Power Pro Cot for the ambulance at a cost of $39,729.85.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair taking over weekend
More than 300 kids from 14 different local 4-H organizations have amassed more than 1,300 projects to be displayed and judged at the fair, covering a wide…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLarge fire destroys outbuilding in Ohio
A large outbuilding near Swanson Trucking in Ohio was destroyed in a fire on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Walnut Fire Protection District.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator adds new police officer
The Streator Police Department has added a new officer to its ranks.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStrouss Park to close beginning July 17
The Mendota City Council announced Monday night that a series of upgrades to the public park will cause most of the grounds to be closed.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle Police Department to participate in statewide ‘Speeding Catches Up With You’ campaign
Stepped-up patrols will be seen throughout the City of La Salle and the state during the campaign from July 7 to July 31.