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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMeet the 2026 All-BCR Baseball Team
Here is the 2026 All-BCR Baseball Team representing players from Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator Elementary offering local assistance following tornado
Following the tornado that touched down in south Streator on Thursday, Streator Elementary School District 44 announced it has a plan in place to help those…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarquette drops 6-1 decision to Asher Pruemer, St. Joseph-Ogden in Class 2A state semifinals
The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHartauer Foundation helps Horizon House’s ‘Road to Independence’ campaign eclipse $110K
The annual “Road to Independence” campaign utilizes a dedicated team of community volunteers to secure donations for Horizon House
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota chamber seeks Sweet Corn Festival mini-royalty contestants
Candidates must be five years of age on or by the date of the contest or entering kindergarten, and must be a resident of the Mendota Elementary School…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator businesses rally to aid tornado victims
Streator businesses and organizations are offering support to the community they serve in the aftermath of a tornado on Thursday.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator promotes two firefighters after Park named chief
After promoting Bryan Park to be the next fire chief, the Streator Fire Department still had some leadership positions to fill. This week, the department…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County wins ‘dogfight’ in extra innings to advance to 1A state title game
The Putnam County baseball team beat North Clay 4-3 in 8 innings on Friday in Champaign to advance to the Class 1A state championship game. The Panthers will…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator meth suspect with 300 violations wins appeal
Tired of suspects missing court dates and tampering with ankle bracelets, La Salle County judges were handing down multiple 30-day jail sentences. The judges…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFour people injured, 11 homes damaged after South Streator tornado
A tornado that tore through south Streator Thursday evening damaged about 11 homes, several of them severely or completely destroyed, and injured four people…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede Auction raises $215,000 for kitchen
The 43rd Annual St. Bede Auction, The Lane to Tomorrow, held on Saturday, June 6, was one of the most successful auctions in school history, ranking among the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘It’s in your backyard’: South Streator residents recount frightening moments as tornado touched down
A tornado had touched down Friday in an open crop field off East 12th Street near South Streator, leaving those nearby scrambling for shelter.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAlexander Pool in Princeton reopening still delayed
The Princeton Park District provided an update after Alexander Pool was closed last month due to a “major mechanical failure” with their filtration pump and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFree fishing clinic teaches families river skills at Starved Rock State Park
A “Casting Memories” family fishing clinic will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 28, at Starved Rock State Park.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa American Legion’s ARRL Field Day begins June 27 in Earlville
Attendees can operate ham radios to connect with as many radio stations as possible. Ham radio exams are set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTiskilwa marks 150th year for Lone Tree Schoolhouse
The Tiskilwa Historical Society will recognize one of the oldest country school buildings in Illinois, and one of the few in continuous use for 150 years, at 2…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMcNabb library announces June programming
The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb branch announced its remaining June programs.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalUtica Fire Department Car Show will be Saturday, June 27
The Utica Fire Department Car Show will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 27.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County gets some early preparation for state
Putnam County Panthers got some preparation for Friday's Class 1A state semifinal, making at stop at the Corn Crib in Normal and Yard Goats indoor facility in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCapron tree named land institute’s June Tree of the Month
The Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program named its June Tree of the Month an American Elm located at Capron United Methodist Church, 250 W. North St…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIV Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet June 15 in Peru library
The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 15 in Peru Public Library.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalKalmmd Petals & Presents opens in downtown Mendota
With flower shipments coming in later this week, Kalmmd is a one-stop shop for serious, humorous, creative and thoughtful presents.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMore adult swim options added at La Salle pool
Adults in La Salle have a new opportunity to end the workday at the Veterans Memorial Pool.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStorms leave thousands without power across Illinois Valley
Thousands of Illinois Valley residents reported power outages as of Thursday afternoon following severe thunderstorms on Wednesday night.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca residents face power outage until Saturday
A late Wednesday afternoon storm damaged multiple power lines in Seneca, leaving 463 residents without electricity.
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Putnam County library district events set for July
The Putnam County Public Library District will host several programs and events in July.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarquette readies for 2A state after back-to-back 1A titles
The Marquette baseball team hopes to stay hot when it faces St. Joseph-Ogden (38-2) in Friday’s IHSA Class 2A semifinals at 7 p.m. on Illinois Field in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru agriculture building on track for August completion
After a previous announcement in April that the target completion date was moved from the middle of May to the beginning of August, the latest announcement…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPoco a Poco named Streator Chamber’s June Member of the Month
The Streator Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Poco a Poco as its June Member of the Month as the annual music festival celebrates its 10th year in the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe La Salle Today Podcast begins
The City of La Salle started the La Salle Today Podcast, with two episodes already in the books.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalVoluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois announces new executive director
The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois recently announced the appointment of Rick Burchell as the organization’s next executive director.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalShaw Local Radio Podcast: Aladdin Jr., at Putnam County Community Theater
Annie from Shaw Local Radio interviewed Meredith Donahue of Puntnam County Community Theater for their production of Aladdin Jr. The production is this weekend
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede’s Ava Balestri voted unanimous All-Tri-County: NewsTribune sports briefs
The Tri-County, Three Rivers East and Little Ten announced all-conference teams, plus more in the NewsTribune sports briefs.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalClass 1A state baseball tournament at a glance
A look at the four teams competing this weekend in the Class 1A state baseball tournament in Champaign.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County adding to rich baseball tradition with seventh state appearance
The Putnam County baseball program has qualified for state in every full decade since the school opened. The 2026 Panthers play North Clay in Friday's…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTornado watch issued for Northern Illinois, Illinois Valley until 11 p.m.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, issued Tornado Watch 308 at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, affecting 20 Illinois…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFree lunch Saturday at Streator’s Park Place
A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHigh gas prices, big crowds drive traffic at Illinois Valley parks
They predicted that when gas crested $4 a gallon that summer tourism would surge at Starved Rock and Matthiessen. It's happening, too.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSecond Story Teen Center in Princeton to celebrate one year in new building
The Second Story Teen Center in Princeton will celebrate one year in its new building with a event next week.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSuburban facing charges connected to DUI crash near Sheridan that injured two
Kill someone in a drunk-driving accident and a judge can jail you pending trial. But can someone be detained for an alcohol-related crash with injuries? A…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalU of I Extension’s monthly Lunch N Learn Series begins July 8 in Ottawa
The University of Illinois Extension will offer a free monthly Lunch N Learn Series for adults from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays July 8, Aug. 5, Sept. 9, Oct. 7…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton starts up summer cross country runs
Princeton High School coach Patrick Hodge has announced the cross country/fitness runs for PHS for the rest of June, meeting at 7 p.m. on June 16, June 18…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPiper Lewis, Tessa Krull, Hayden Pfeifer, Hunter Hopkins, Kelsey Cuchra named first-team ICA All-State
The Illinois Coaches Association this week announced its lists of ICA All-State selections from the recently completed 2026 softball season, with numerous…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWalnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS set for Saturday, July 4
This year’s Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS is scheduled for Saturday, July 4 starting at 8 a.m. at Bureau Valley North School. All proceeds for the event will go…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJoliet American Legion Band to perform at Streator Elks Flag Day Ceremony
The Streator Elks Flag Day Ceremony will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13 in the Plumb Pavilion in the Streator City Park. As usual, performing for the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBCR Softball Player of the Year Honor Roll
Here is a look at BCR Softball Players of the Year from out of the past dating back to 1996. Avah Oertel is the ninth different Princeton player chosen, the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalKeighley Davis will represent Princeton one last time in IBCA All-Star Game
Keighley Davis will be playing volleyball for William Penn University this fall, but first she will suit up for basketball one more time. Princeton’s all-time…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTickets available for Stage 212’s ‘Sunday with Elvis Presley’
Stage 212 announced tickets are available for its upcoming performance of “Sunday with Elvis Presley” at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWork resumes on Streator’s Kelly Street Bridge
After a delay, work on the Kelly Street Bridge in Streator has recently resumed and is expected to be completed this summer.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMermaids, reptiles, rainbows. Oh My! Ottawa Family Pride Festival returns Saturday
Crowds larger than the population of Ottawa itself are expected to fill downtown this weekend as organizers prepare for the fifth annual Ottawa Family Pride…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 NewsTribune boys tennis all-area team
A look at the top boys tennis players in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarquette tops Brimfield, advances to IHSA State Finals for third straight season
The Marquette baseball team earned a third consecutive trip to the IHSA State Finals with a 9-6 victory over Brimfield in Tuesday's Class 2A St. Bede…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County baseball punches ticket to IHSA State Finals with 7-4 win over Galena
The Putnam County baseball team beat Galena 7-4 on Tuesday to win the IHSA Class 1A NIU Supersectional and earn its first trip to state since 2013.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator library hosts week of upcoming activities in June
The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming programs and events for the fourth week in June.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNCAT to hold fundraiser at Ottawa Family Pride Festival
For every cake sold, $1 will be donated to North Central Area Transit.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota to host Declaration of Independence reading July 8
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, the city of Mendota is holding an afternoon of patriotic…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede quartet added to ICA 2A All-State Softball Team
Four St. Bede players have been added to the ICA 2A All-State Softball team, having been inadvertently omitted in its first release Monday - Ava Balestri, Lily…
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Illinois Extension to host wellness experience June 9 in Princeton
The University of Illinois Extension will partner with Stronger YOU Bureau County to hold a free Stronger YOU Wellness Experience for community members from 4…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThree Rivers East baseball, Tri-County softball release all-conference teams: BCR Notebook
Hall’s Luke Bryant, Princeton’s Ryan Jagers and St. Bede’s Ava Balestri earn unanimous all-conference honors in the Three Rivers East and Tri-County Confernce.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton’s Kristian Wahlgren inducted into the Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame
Princeton's Kristian Wahlgren (front center), who is the only time two-time state wrestling champion from the Illinois Valley, was accompanied by family and…