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Illinois Valley - Shaw Local
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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSunday morning street closure in downtown La Salle
Tonti Street will be closed between 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. between Canal and First Street on Sunday, June 23, in downtown La Salle.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTwo years after Champaign man’s body found, homicide remains unsolved
More than two years after Jaylyon Rucker went missing, his homicide remains unsolved.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCarle Health to close Spring Valley, Henry clinics
Carle Health announced this week it will close its clinic locations in Spring Valley and Henry.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘A magical experience’: Camp Tuckabatchee celebrating 100 years with ‘Camp Tuck 100′ festival
To celebrate their centennial anniversary, the camp is putting on a music festival, “Camp Tuck 100″, on Saturday, June 27, at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa to…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAdditional delays to playground equipment at Strouss Park
A couple of rounds of incorrect equipment being shipped from GameTime, an Alabama-based supplier, has pushed the completion date further into the future…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle Nuclear Station to hold emergency drill July 14
Federal and state officials will test emergency response plans for the La Salle Nuclear Generating Station on Tuesday, July 14, with a full-scale exercise…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarseilles man convicted, convicted of murder, now guilty of 2023 home invasion
Logan Petre had another 50 years to go before getting parole for killing his father. His wait just got longer.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLibby Boyles begins her own imprint on Princeton volleyball program
New Princeton volleyball head coach Libby Boyles started up her first camp on Monday, greeted by nearly 120 energetic girls from grades 4-12. Campers wouldn’t…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFour NewsTribune-area players end prep careers in ICA All Star Baseball Games
Hall's Braden Curran, Putnam County's Johnathon Stunkel, Bureau Valley's Logan Philhower and Fieldcrest's Layten Gerdes played in the Illinois Coaches…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota’s annual fireworks show set for Saturday, June 27
Motorists are expected to follow all parking signage and be cautious while both entering and exiting the Lake Mendota area.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Realtors Relief Foundation offering aid to tornado victims
Streator residents impacted by the tornado may be eligible for financial assistance through the Illinois Realtors Relief Foundation.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAdam Swanson, Alec Novotney, Ayden Collom named IHSBCA All-State
The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2026 IHSBCA All-State Teams, honoring many of the state's top prep players including a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStaying in track pays off for Princeton’s Casey Etheridge: 2026 BCR Male Track & Field Athlete Of The Year
Casey Etheridge wasn’t going to go back out for track his junior year after giving it a go as a sophomore, and go play baseball. Then Dave Moore was named as…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNo pre-trial release for suspect in Streator arson spree
“This is brazen behavior,” Judge Michelle Vescogni ruled, and spotlighted the burn on Hall’s arm. “That’s not a coincidence.”
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLab error led to water violation in La Salle
City Engineer Brian Brown said there was an error on the part of the subcontracting testing group of the city’s water treatment operator, Total Environmental…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLonger trains lead to delays for first responders in the Illinois Valley
A nationwide problem touched down in the Illinois Valley a few weeks ago when a stopped freight train stood still in Mendota for close to four hours, halting…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County Rotary honors five high school students
Putnam County Rotary presented five awards to high school students at the PCHS awards assembly on May 6, recognizing academic achievement, extracurricular…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator Burger King closes permanently
Streator’s Burger King has closed permanently after serving its final customers last week.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalShaw Local Radio Podcast: Peru Police Officer Brian Zebron on Junior Police Academy
Annie from Shaw Local Radio interviews Peru Police Officer Brian Zebron with K-9 Haven, and 13-year-old Keely Good. They talked about the Junior Police Academy…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 Times Boys Tennis Players of the Year: Ottawa’s Kaden Araujo and Ayden Sexton
The Ottawa No. 1 doubles team of Kaden Araujo and Ayden Sexton posted a solid year with 25 wins, including one at IHSA State Final Tournament, and are the 2026…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWeger lawyer seeks posthumous clemency
Andy Hale said at a Monday news conference that he has new evidence to be presented to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStarved Rock Foundation opens donation fund for tornado victims
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation has established a disaster relief fund to support Streator residents recovering from the tornado.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFulton Sheen beatification tickets go on sale Tuesday
Tickets for the Fulton Sheen beatification in St. Louis will be available starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 23.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMeet the 2026 BCR Boys Track & Field Team
Here are the leaders this spring for the 2026 BCR Boys Track & Field Team
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPistol Shrimp snap 9-game skid: Pistol Shrimp weekly recap
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp ended a nine-game losing streak Friday. The Shrimp close out the first half of the season this week.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘He likes to have a little job’: I&M Canal mules thriving in new environments
When the I&M Canal Corridor Association announced last fall that they were shutting down rides on its replica canal boat, amid funding shortfalls, people were…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarseilles Freedom Run honors nine fallen service members
Since its inception, more names and panels have been added each year, with the nine new additions bringing the total to 8,041.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota awards $3.38 million contract for community space project
The project at 704 Illinois Ave. is to refurbish the existing two-story building and outfit it to become a community event space on the first floor and a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarseilles shifts title within police department
At the Wednesday, June 17, meeting of the Marseilles City Council, an agreement was made to rename the position of Captain to Deputy Chief.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPaperwork: I wish my young mind had listened a lot more closely to older minds
That moment when you start to believe in yourself is a turning point. I do think teachers, mentors and friends can be the game changers. They help us see who…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalDani Zellmer-Bunzell remembered for her infectious smile
Former PC volleyball/track standout, Hall coach Dani Zellmer-Bunzell remembered for her infectious smile. Coach Demi Salazar says, "she was a good kid."
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewsTribune softball stat leaders for the 2026 season
A look at the final softball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 NewsTribune Softball All-Area Team
A look at the top softball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 NewsTribune Softball Player of the Year: Princeton’s Avah Oertel
Avah Oertel batted .607 with a school single-season record 17 homers, 59 RBIs, 19 doubles and 55 runs scored. The NewsTribune Softball Player of the Year is…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota Elementary extends free meals for all students through 2030
Families do not need to complete any additional forms or take any special action to participate.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAppeals court reverses detention order for man accused of filming minors
A Quad Cities man has been jailed on charges of secretly filming minors in Marseilles. Jackson Yeager successfully appealed, however, and may get pre-trial…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator fire adds hazmat scanner, repairs training center
The Streator Fire Department were approved this week for repairs at their training center and spectrometer for their hazmat equipment.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalUtica police ramp up traffic enforcement through July 6
Police in Utica are launching a traffic enforcement campaign through July 6, focusing on impaired and unbuckled drivers.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCamryn Driscoll, Common Green awarded the Teddy and Barbara Reed Scholarship
Camryn Driscoll and Common Green have been awarded the Teddy and Barbara Reed Scholarship for 2026 at Princeton High School. Both were heavily involved in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 Times Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Ottawa’s Joey Liebhart
Congratulations to the 2026 Times Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year, Ottawa hurdler and state medalist Joey Liebhart.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPresenting the 2026 Times Boys Track and Field All-Area Honor Roll
Presented here are The Times area’s state qualifiers and their postseason accomplishments, the 2026 Times Boys Track and Field All-Area Honor Roll.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede Academy announces 2nd semester honor roll
Dr. David Lawrence, principal of St. Bede Academy in Peru, has announced St. Bede’s honor roll for the second semester of the 2025-26 school year.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThree Rivers Conference scheduling a crossover ‘shootout’ event for 2026-27 basketball season
Three Rivers Conference basketball teams will be adding a crossover “shootout” type event next season matching the teams from the East and West Divisions to…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local49th annual ICA All-Star Game set for Monday at Schweickert Stadium
The best senior players in Illinois, including six from the Illinois Valley area, will suit up for the 49th annual ICA All-Star Baseball Game on Monday at…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCruise Night in Ottawa returns Friday
The 26th Annual Cruise Night will return to downtown Ottawa this Friday, June 19.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLadd man wins Golden Tee World Championship after 20-year pursuit
Ladd’s Jeff Lannen has been chasing the Golden Tee World Championship for two decades.
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Motorist clocked 96 mph in a 55 zone
A Peru man faces up to a year in jail after La Salle police clocked him driving nearly 100 mph in a 55-mph zone.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNew Jimmy John’s project approved for $180K loan from Mendota
The Mendota City Council approved the application of Art Riewaldt Jr. and his company, Riewaldt Inc., for the $180,000 RLF with a 5% interest rate over the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator approves golf carts, non-highway vehicles
Following months of discussion, Streator City Council approved non-highway vehicles, like golf carts, to be on certain city streets during their meeting on…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTickets available next week for Sept. 24 Sheen beatification
Tickets for the Fulton Sheen beatification in St. Louis will be available the week of June 22, the Diocese of Peoria announced Thursday.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 BCR Girls Soccer Honor Roll
Here’s the BCR Girls Soccer Honor Roll team for the 2026 season. Princeton's Yocelynn Robledo is the Player of the Year.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFire companies battle blaze at Utica strip mall
A large fire — flames were visible above the roof— broke out at the Starved Rock House of Jerky. The fire appeared to either be contained or extinguished by…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator approves emergency declaration, details tornado recovery progress
The Streator City Council approved an emergency declaration Wednesday night as officials detailed the growing scope of damage and ongoing recovery efforts…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPlaying soccer is part of the family for Princeton’s Yocelyn Robledo: 2026 BCR Girls Soccer Player of the Year
When you grow up in the Robledo family, you’re going to play soccer. Jose Robledo passed on his love for the game to his kids, Juan, Viviana and now Yocelyn, a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIHSA finalizes plans to introduce shot clock for 2026-27 basketball seasons
The IHSA’s board of directors this week finalized expectations for the 35-second shot clock, which will be required for varsity boys and girls basketball…
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IHSA finalizes plans to introduce shot clock for 2026-27 basketball seasons
The IHSA’s board of directors this week finalized expectations for the 35-second shot clock, which will be required for varsity boys and girls basketball…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 NewsTribune Girls Soccer Player of the Year: La Salle-Peru’s Vicky Tejada
La Salle-Peru senior Vicky Tejada is the 2026 NewsTribune Girls Soccer Player of the Year after scoring an area-best 25 goals and helped the Cavaliers improve…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC names 2026 Frederick W. Matthiessen Award recipient
Illinois Valley Community College recently awarded the 2026 Frederick W. Matthiessen Award to Danica Scoma of Utica at its 60th annual commencement ceremony…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOglesby Summer Fun Fest returns this week
The Oglesby Summer Fun Fest will return this week with a carnival, kids parade and a variety of food trucks.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton Rotary Club awards last of 2026 scholarships
The Rotary Club of Princeton recently awarded the last of its 2026 scholarships for Princeton School District-zoned graduates.