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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC board approves purchase of two vehicles for training programs
The Illinois Valley Community College board of trustees approved the purchase of two vehicles to expand truck driver trainees’ and automotive students’ skills…
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IVCC names IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees
The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation selected five individuals to be inducted into the IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarquette Academy senior wins Mediacom scholarship
Mediacom Communications recently named Marquette Academy High School senior Serenity Guzman as the recipient of its World Class Scholarship Program.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTwo minors airlifted after swimming incident at Mattheissen State Park
Both boys, who were on a school field trip from Chicago, were conscious and alert when firefighters pulled them from the water at 1:01 p.m., Maltas said.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru’s Aavery Hill qualifies for 2A discus finals: Friday’s NewsTribune roundup
La Salle-Peru sophomore Aavery Hill advanced to the Class 2A state finals in discus, plus more in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTeen charged after incident at Peru McDonald’s leaves teen hospitalized
A 17-year-old Peru male has been charged with reckless driving following an incident early Wednesday that left a 16-year-old with a head injury, Peru Police…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC receives veterans scholarship endowment
Illinois Valley Community College was recently presented with a $21,000 endowment to establish the IVCC VAC Scholarship by the La Salle County Veterans…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNew development in UAW Local 904’s continued strike against HCC
The strike entered its third week on Wednesday, with union leadership unsatisfied with the proposed pay and benefits package for its next four-year contract…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalShaw Local Radio Podcast: Grow Spring Valley’s “Bridgerton Soiree”
Day Jones interviews Sarah Kinkin of Grow Spring Valley. They are hosting a "Bridgerton Soiree" this Saturday at 5 p.m. at Vintage Vines in Spring Valley
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe Times Athlete of the Week: Streator’s Kinslee Sweeden
Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Streator girls track and field's Kinslee Sweeden!
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa tennis duo goes 1-2 at IHSA State Finals; McBroom pitches Newark past Somonauk: Times Thursday Roundup
Ottawa boys tennis state qualifiers Kaden Araujo and Ayden Sexton earned a win at the IHSA State Finals, a handful of area Class 1A track and field athletes…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHall’s ‘Comeback Kids’ fall short by one run to Monmouth-Roseville
A Hall mom cheering for the Red Devils baseball team on Thursday said, “Let’s go, boys, you’re the Comeback Kids.” The comeback kids just ran out of outs…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton’s Jackson Mason wins 3 matches at state tennis: Thursday’s NewsTribune roundup
Princeton's Jackson Mason advanced to the second day of the state tennis tournament, multiple NewsTribune-area athletes qualified for state finals in boys…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalShaw Local Radio Podcast: Leaf Casting Workshop at Hornbaker Gardens
Zane Trumann spoke with Teala Ward about their upcoming workshop for turning ordinary leaves and plants into beautiful garden decorations
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGraves-Hume Public Library June events
Graves-Hume Public Library in Mendota is offering a variety of programs throughout May for children, teens, adults and families.Registration is encouraged for…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSouth Streator fire damages multiples vehicles, houses
A large early morning fire on Wednesday damaged a garage, several vehicles and nearby buildings on Streator’s south side, prompting a large emergency response…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa Farmers Market returns Saturday with grand opening celebration
The Ottawa Area Farmers and Makers Market is set to debut this weekend for the summer, hosting a variety of local vendors with a grand opening ribbon-cutting…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton Logan lands 4 IESA State medals
Princeton Logan landed four state medals in the IESA 3A State Track & Field Meet with eighth-graders Ethan Turpen and Jayden Reynolds and seventh-grader Robert…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Extension to hold Illinois Valley fossils program June 24 in Lacon
The University of Illinois Extension will hold a free Fossils of the Illinois Valley program for community members from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalL-P Senior Garrett Keith Wins Officer Brian Sember Memorial Scholarship
The $500 scholarship honors the legacy of late Ottawa police officer Brian Sember, who passed away in 2022.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator Lions Club finalizes rummage sale and parade plans
The Streator Lions Club recently held its bi-monthly meeting Wednesday, May 20, at the Oakley Club.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWild Bill Days commemorates 150th anniversary of folk hero’s final breath
La Salle County is throwing Wild Bill Hickok one of his largest celebrations 150 years after his death.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarquette, Serena, Dwight win baseball regional semifinal games: The Times Wednesday roundup
The Marquette, Serena and Dwight baseball teams won regional semifinals on Wednesday to advance to Saturday championship contests, while Earlville/Leland had…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa, Adam Swanson dominant in IHSA 3A regional semifinal blanking of archrival La Salle-Peru
Adam Swanson pitched a complete game, one-hit shutout and launched a late three-run home run Wednesday night to lead the Pirates to a four-game season sweep of…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCassie Walsh helps herself, Serena past Newark in 1A softball sectional semifinal
Serena senior pitcher Cassie Walsh blasted a tie-breaking two-run homer in the top of the seventh, then retired Newark in order in the Huskers' wild 10-8 win…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota, Earlville, Henry baseball lose in regional semis: Wednesday’s NewsTribune roundup
The Mendota, Earlville and Henry-Senachwine baseball teams saw their seasons end Wednesday.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRudy Villagomez, Putnam County top Bureau Valley in regional semifinals
Putnam County broke out its Player of the Game Chains for the first time this season for Wednesday’s regional semifinals in Annawan. By a unanimous choice, PC…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalParkside’s Logan Martin wins 3 IESA medals
Athletes from Peru Parkside, Princeton Logan and Mendota Northbrook claimed medals at the IESA Class 3A state track and field meet.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton’s Casey Etheridge looks to cap career with medal: NewsTribune boys state track and field preview
Princeton's Casey Etheridge, Putnam County's Alex Rodriguez and Fieldcrest's Micheal Beckett are seeded to medal at the IHSA state track and field meet this…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPainted Wings and Wild Things: A Celebration of Art, Nature & Place
The celebration invites residents and visitors alike to a full day of engaging activities on Sunday, June 14, starting with a nature journaling class or…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBCR 2026 boys state track & field preview
There will be xxx Bureau County athletes competing in the 1A boys state track & field prelims on Thursday and four in the 2A prelims on Friday in Charleston.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalDryer fire contained at Streator apartment building
The Streator Fire Department extinguished an apartment dryer fire last week on Friday afternoon after smoke detectors alerted residents to evacuate safely.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalE 24th Road closing for two-month culvert replacement
La Salle County will close E 24th Road starting Monday, June 1, for culvert replacement work expected to take two months.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle police issue 44 citations in Memorial Day safety campaign
The City of La Salle Police Department announced in a news release the results of its Memorial Day 2026 “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota burn pit closing three days for road repairs
The repairs by the sewer plant are cutting off access to the burn pit on Tuesday, May 26, Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalManlius church to host baked ham dinner June 20
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Women of the ELCA will host a baked ham dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County Junior High School honor roll, 4th quarter 2025-26
Putnam County Junior High School announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalA look at the Illinois Valley Boys Track & Field records
Here’s a look at the all-time Illinois Valley Track & Field records, including schools in the BCR, NewsTribune and Times coverage area as of May 27, 2026
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalA look at the Illinois Valley Girls Track & Field records
Here’s a look at the all-time Illinois Valley Track & Field records, including schools in the BCR, NewsTribune and Times coverage area as of May 27, 2026
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton High School Spanish students recognizes for language proficiency
Princeton High School Spanish IV students taught by Kelsey Sarver recently had the opportunity to take the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy test in March.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSRCCF awards community grant to Illinois Valley Brain Injury Clubhouse
The Illinois Valley Brain Injury Clubhouse was awarded a Starved Rock Country Community Foundation community grant to develop its Enterprise Pathways…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWoodland High School honor roll, 2nd semester 2025-2026
Woodland High School announced its high honor and honor rolls for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOTHS honors the class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies
The faculty, staff and administration of Ottawa Township High School and members of the OTHS Board of Education honored 293 graduating seniors from the class…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalVillage of Cedar Point receives SRCCF grant for community initiative
The village of Cedar Point recently received a $2,000 Starved Rock Country Community Foundation community grant to launch its Mining for Music initiative.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPistol Shrimp blank LumberKings in season opener
Four pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout to lead the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp to a season-opening 3-0 victory over Clinton LumberKings on Tuesday in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHenry softball loses 3-1 to West Central in sectional semi: Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup
The Henry-Seneachwine softball team saw its season come to an end with a sectional semifinal loss Tuesday.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru earns one more home game with sectional semifinal win over East Peoria
Taylor Vescogni threw her second straight postseason shutout, Makenzie Chamberlain drove in two runs, and the La Salle-Peru softball team beat East Peoria 2-0…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca powers past St. Bede 10-0 to punch ticket into IHSA 2A Pontiac Sectional title game
Hayden Pfeifer pitched a one-hit shutout, Aurora Weber got the scoring started, and Emma Mino drove home three runs as Seneca softball bested St. Bede 10-0 in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa suffers heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Dunlap in 3A softball sectional semifinal
The Ottawa softball team, after a solid start, suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Dunlap in Tuesday's Class 3A La Salle-Peru Sectional semifinals to finish…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘I just think this team is going to be in it’: Pistol Shrimp look to contend for playoff berth in 2026
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp hope to contend for a postseason berth in 2026. This summer's roster includes several local players, 10 recent high school…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBCR regional baseball preview update
The baseball postseason is underway. Here's an update of area regionals including Bureau Valley, Hall, L-P, Mendota, Ottawa, Princeton, Putnam County and St…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf, May 26
Janice Campbell won Tuesday’s Women Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf play of day for “Guess your score.” Anna Flaig was second with numerous ladies tying for third.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBirdwatching Hike at Dixon Refuge This Saturday
The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists will hold a birdwatching hike from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota Historical Society hosting talk on the Gunmakers of Illinois
The Mendota Historical Society is welcoming Curt Johnson, a retired tool and die maker, to talk about some of the gunmakers who made La Salle County their home…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator names former captain next fire chief
While the vacant Streator city manager role was filled with a new face, the next fire chief will be a familiar one. After a short stint as the interim chief…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Michael the Archangel Catholic School celebrates Class of 2026
Thirteen eighth-grade students from St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School in Streator were honored this month for their academic achievements and service…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalEarlville/Leland baseball wins regional opener; Seneca, WFC seasons closed: The Times Monday Area Roundup
Earlville/Leland baseball earned a regional play-in victory, Streator picked up a regional tune-up win, while Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell, Seneca and Ottawa…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJacob Miller throws complete game to lead Henry baseball to regional win: Monday’s NewsTribune roundup
The Henry-Senachwine and Bureau Valley baseball teams advanced in regional play, plus more results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton falls to Kewanee in regional opener
Kewanee got three extra outs with the help of two Princeton errors and a dropped third strike in the second inning, hitting the ball out of the infield just…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalArts Grants Support 11 Local Programs in Spring Funding Round
The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund distributed $13,931.47 in grants to 11 arts and cultural organizations this spring, supporting everything from summer…