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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator moves closer to approving golf cart, low-speed vehicles on city streets
The Streator City Council spent part of Wednesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting continuing work on a potential ordinance that would allow golf carts…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarseilles to host traveling ‘Remembering Our Fallen’ memorial
Marseilles will host the traveling “Remembering Our Fallen” memorial from June 16-21 in partnership with Patriotic Productions and the Middle East Conflicts…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe Times Athlete of the Week: Ottawa’s Joey Liebhart
Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Ottawa boys track and field state qualifier Joey Liebhart!
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County marriage licenses: May 14-May 31, 2026
Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from May 14, 2026, through May 31, 2026.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOSF therapist in Mendota honored with Sunflower Award
Longtime physical therapist at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota Jared Wise was recognized for the compassionate care and encouragement he…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOglesby Washington Junior High School releases third trimester honor roll
Oglesby Washington Junior High School released its honor and high honor rolls for the third trimester of the 2025-26 school year.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton Community Band Kicks Off 22nd Season June 7
The Princeton Community Band will open its 22nd season Sunday with a free concert featuring soprano soloist Kori Suarez.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County sets tone early in sectional semifinal win over Newark
Putnam County's Johnathon Stunkel struck out the side in the top of the first inning and the Panthers scored two runs in the bottom half to set the tone early…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarquette blasts past IC Catholic Prep in 2A sectional semifinal
The Marquette baseball team banged out 15 hits, including four home runs, in a 15-3 victory over IC Catholic Prep in Wednesday's Class 2A Herscher Sectional…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator High School senior awarded Mediacom scholarship
Mediacom Communications recently named Streator Township High School senior McKayla McBride as a recipient of its World Class Scholarship Program.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHenry-Midland’s Daniella Bumber ‘proud’ to follow family’s military legacy, run track at Naval Academy
Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber starts the next chapter of her life June 25 as she goes to basic training ahead of her college career at the Naval Academy…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStarved Rock Lodge, Walls 102 launch songwriter series with live performances
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center and Walls 102 radio station are partnering to launch the Starved Rock Songwriters Series, a free live music event series…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator man faces up to 3 years for abusing dog
A Streator man faces up to three years in prison if convicted of sexually abusing a dog.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHaze Smokehouse in La Salle put up for sale, but not closing soon
The Pakula family said that they made the decision to start looking to sell around six months ago after their 11-year stint at 159 Bucklin St.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWhich varsity coach has the most all-time wins for Bureau Valley? Here’s a look!
Princeton coach Andy Puck retired after 24 seasons as the winningest volleyball coach at Princeton High School with 516 wins. He stands No. 2 with most wins in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSusan Olson wins Friends of Princeton Public Library volunteer award
Susan Olson is the 2026 recipient of the Betty Pretzsch Memorial Volunteer Award given to a five-year member of the Friends of Princeton Public Library.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County grand jury: June 2, 2026
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton Elementary to hold preschool screening Aug. 4
Princeton Elementary School District will hold a free community-wide preschool screening Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Douglas Elementary School.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJune 3 historical covers: Marching On: Ottawa demonstration marks Day 2 of local protests against racism
As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we are looking back at front pages from June 3 across different decades
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru graduate Taylor Martyn earns awards with St. Ambrose softball
La Salle-Peru graduate and former NewsTribune Female Athlete of the Year Taylor Maryn earned all-conference honors as well as two academic honors as a member…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBCR sectional baseball update
Here's an update of area sectionals including Marquette, Newark, Putnam County and Rockridge
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPlayer of the Year Jackson Mason is Princeton’s first tennis player to win two or more matches at state
Jackson Mason became coach Connie Lind's first player at Princeton in her 30 years as coach to win two matches at state. Then he added icing on his coach’s…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCity of Mendota makes donation to Chamber of Commerce for Sweet Corn Festival
The decision made at the regular meeting of the Mendota City Council was to help fund portable restrooms and informational pamphlets for the festival.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator council to continue golf cart ordinance discussions Wednesday
The Streator City Council will continue discussions Wednesday night on a potential ordinance that would allow golf carts and certain low-speed vehicles to…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThree MHS seniors selected as 2026 recipients of the Jacob Family Scholarship
Mendota Township High School seniors Luis Nunez, Laylie Denault and Aden Tillman were selected to receive the 2026 Jacob Family Scholarships.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘Astronomically expensive’: Illinois Valley farmers navigate rising input costs during planting season
After a slower start this spring, Illinois Valley farmers say this year’s growing season is beginning to catch up as the summer months are here. With that…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHall High School recognizes students for Spanish language proficiency
Hall High School’s Spanish Department recognized students this year for demonstrating proficiency in Spanish through two state and national certification…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator firefighter earns EMT certification
The Streator Fire Department announced that firefighter Dustin Holland successfully completed his EMT Basic Course and passed the National Registry EMT…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalImmaculate Conception Church in Streator demolition enters final phase
Demolition is almost complete at the former Immaculate Conception Church site in Streator, with the main church building being taken down this week.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTangled Roots Brewing exploring sale, seeks strategic partner
Tangled Roots Brewing Company is exploring the potential sale of the business, the ownership team said in a Tuesday news release.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator library hosts week of activities in June
The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for the third week in June.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca softball looking to take two more steps on their journey
The Seneca softball team is looking to take two more steps, starting with Thursday's 2:30 p.m. IHSA Class 2A state semifinal against IC Catholic at Louisville…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa hosts electronics recycling drive-thru Saturday
The event takes place in the parking lot at 814 Columbus St. and is hosted by the city of Ottawa in partnership with Midwest Computer Recycling Inc. The…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWhich varsity coach has the most all-time sports wins at Hall High School? Here’s a look!
Here's a look at the top 15 winningest varsity coaches in school history for Hall, including names like Gary Vicini, Eric Bryant, Richard Nesti, Tom Keegan…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Valley Symphony Orchestra names Benjamin Klemme as music director
The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra has named Benjamin Klemme as its next music director, following a guest conducting appearance at the orchestra’s May…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFestival 56 performances of ‘Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash’ begin June 19
Festival 56’s performances of its next production, the musical “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash,” runs from Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 28, at…
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Streator library events set for June
The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming programs and events for the second week in June.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHomestead Festival announces 2026 theme, ‘Let Freedom Ring in Bureau County’
The Bureau County Homestead Festival steering committee recently announced the theme of the 55th annual festival at a Business After Hours event.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca’s Hayden Pfeifer blanks Brimfield to help Fighting Irish advance to 2A state softball finals
Seneca junior pitcher Hayden Pfeifer scattered four hits, walked one and struck out 11 in leading the softball Fighting Irish to a 3-0 Class 2A supersectional…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHall, Princeton softball players earn Three Rivers East All-Conference honors: BCR Sports briefs
Eight players from Princeton and six from Hall earned recognition on the 2026 Three Rivers East All-Conference Softball Team.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPistol Shrimp go 3-3 in first week: Pistol Shrimp weekly update
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp went 3-3 in the first week of the season along with four of the other five teams in the Prospect League's Northwest Division.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota High School students to attend leadership seminars at EIU
Two boys and three girls in the 11th grade were selected and sponsored by community organizations to attend these week-long programs.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGranville American Legion to hold flag retirement ceremony June 9
The Granville American Legion will hold a dignified disposal ceremony for unserviceable flags on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton Rotary Club awards first 2026 scholarships
The Princeton Rotary Club has awarded its first scholarships for 2026 to two Princeton School District graduates.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFree diabetes support group meets June 11 in Mendota
A free diabetes support group will meet June 11 in Mendota to discuss healthy summer eating strategies.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local150th anniversary saw Wild Bill Hickok celebrations across La Salle County
150 years after James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok’s death, commemorative events in Utica, Mendota, and Troy Grove are helping residents further their…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalListen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, May 24-30
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for May 24-30. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa’s Joey Liebhart places 4th, medals at 2A state: The Times Saturday Roundup
Ottawa senior Joey Liebhart finished fourth in the Class 2A 300-meter hurdles in Saturday's IHSA Boys Track and Field State finals in Charleston, while…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru’s Aavery Hill places 4th in 2A discus: Saturday’s NewsTribune roundup
La Salle-Peru's Aavery Hill placed fourth in the Class 2A discus, plus more results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa baseball falls 9-1 to host Metamora in 3A regional championship game
The Ottawa baseball team was limited to just three hits by Metamora's Mason Sauder and the host Redbirds put together two big scoring innings in Saturday's 9-1…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMonmouth-Roseville beats Alleman for Princeton Regional title: BCR Baseball roundup
Monmouth-Roseville knocked off favorite Rock Island Alleman 4-2 for the 2A Princeton Tegional title, riding the complete-game effort of Clay Casteel, who…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County baseball responds to early deficit, wins Class 1A regional title
The Putnam County baseball team defeated Annawan-Wethersfield 8-2 on Saturday to win the Class 1A Annawan-Wethersfield Regional.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPaperwork: My desire to be more like Sherlock Holmes faded when my world turned kind of orange
I am a simple human being doing what comes naturally. Instead of tuning in to the world around me, I wander off in many directions. I tune it all out so I can…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSupport group established for parents of bullied children
Parent2Parent4Support is a newly created group for parents dealing with their children’s mental health due to bullying, self-harm or other circumstances.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalU of I Extension to offer Tomato Troubles program June 23 in Seneca
The University of Illinois Extension will offer a free Tomato Troubles educational program from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the Seneca Public Library, 210…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNew display to be added at 2026 Celebration of Lights
When the Celebration of Lights returns to Rotary Park in La Salle this year, one new display will be the first of its kind: it was designed by a Dimmick School…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRick Clary named 2026 Grand Marshal for Bureau County Homestead Festival
The Homestead Festival Steering Committee has named Rick Clary as the 2026 grand marshal for the 55th annual Bureau County Homestead Festival.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGardner-South Wilmington beats Serena 4-1 in Class 1A Indian Creek Sectional
Behind elite defense and another dominant outing from ace Maddie Simms, Gardner-South Wilmington punched its ticket to the supersectional while ending Serena‘s…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru softball’s best season since 2013 ends with sectional final loss to Dunlap
The La Salle-Peru softball team's season ended Friday with a 10-0 loss to Dunlap in the Class 3A L-P Sectional championship.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa’s Joey Liebhart, Streator’s LA Moton advance to 2A finals: The Times Friday Roundup
Ottawa’s Joey Liebhart, Streator’s LA Moton, and Sandwich’s Jacob Ross and Luis Murillo all advanced to Saturday's IHSA Class 2A state finals after Friday's…