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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFive recruits honored with military startup grants
Five graduating seniors from Bureau County high schools who have enlisted in the military were recognized this May during commencement activities and presented…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHunter Memorial Fund awards first grant to Oglesby junior high library
The George A. Hunter Memorial Fund has awarded its first annual grant to Oglesby Washington Junior High School’s library.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCentral Bank announces summer concert lineup in Geneseo
Central Bank Illinois is bringing back its summer concert series at the Central Bank Pavilion, 218 North State Street, with 13 free shows running May 30…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County High School names top 10 students of 2025-2026
Putnam County High School has recognized its top 10 students of the 2025-2026 school year based on academic achievement.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator Township High School names May students of month
Streator Township High School has named 10 students as May Students of the Month.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMobile pantry to distribute food Saturday at Bureau County Fairgrounds
The River Bend Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will distribute food on Saturday, May 30, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMcKinley Elementary names May Champions of the Charter
McKinley Elementary School in Ottawa announced its May Champions of the Charter students.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMaster Naturalists offer outdoor yoga at Matthiessen State Park
The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists will offer a beginner yoga class outdoors on June 20 at Matthiessen State Park.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalUniversity program explores Mazon Creek fossils from 300 million years ago
The University of Illinois Extension will explore Illinois’s prehistoric past through Mazon Creek fossils on June 25.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau Valley students earn Edith I. Boyd scholarships
Emersyn Ledergerber and Emily Wright are the 2026 recipients of the Edith I. Boyd scholarships at Bureau Valley High School.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWhen your local Illinois Valley pool will open for the summer
One of the staples of Memorial Day weekend in the Illinois Valley is the opening of public pools, providing residents with an opportunity to cool off and relax…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalListen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, May 17-23
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for May 17-23. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalParkinson’s group learns speech and movement techniques
The Illinois Valley Parkinson’s Support Group will meet Monday, June 1, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the North Utica Fire Station.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator Library hosts week of activities for kids and families
The Streator library is hosting a week of activities for kids and families June 1–6.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMaster Naturalists offer bat listening hike at Dayton Bluffs
The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists are inviting the community to listen to bats.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStage 212 to offer children’s theater summer camps
Stage 212 in La Salle will offer “Theater Basics” and “Audition Boot Camp” children’s theater summer camps from Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSandwich’s Sunny Weber, Somonauk’s Alexis Punsalan repeat as state champs: The Times Saturday Roundup
Sandwich's Sunny Weber and Somonauk's Alexis Punslan earned repeat titles on Saturday at the IHSA girls track and field state championships. Plus, more results…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota’s Mariyah Elam wins 2A high jump title: Saturday’s NewsTribune roundup
Mendota junior Mariyah Elam won the 2A high jump title, St. Bede's Lily Bosnich and Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber each won multiple medals and more results…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton falls to Alleman, creates lasting legacy
The Princeton girls soccer team saw its best season in years end with a 4-0 loss to Alleman in Saturday’s 1A regional finals at Bryant Field. Their 17 wins…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAva Balestri’s bases-clearing double completes St. Bede comeback for 5th straight regional title
Ava Balestri hit a bases-clearing in the sixth inning to help the St. Bede softball team rally to beat Prairie Central 5-3 to claim its fifth straight regional…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘Beyond crazy’: Ottawa girls soccer wins first regional title
The Ottawa girls soccer team scored three times in overtime to record a crazy 9-6 victory over Orion/Sherrard Untied in Saturday's Class 2A Orion Regional…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC establishes Starved Rock foundation scholarship
Illinois Valley Community College recently announced the establishment of the Starved Rock Historical and Educational Foundation’s first scholarship.
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Stage 212 auditions for ‘Firebringer’ set for May 29 and 30
Stage 212 will hold auditions for its 2026 off-season production of the musical comedy “Firebringer” at 6 p.m. Friday, May 29, and at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNature Quest for Young Explorers is June 6-7 at Starved Rock
Nature Quest for Young Explorers will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 at Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAdditional volunteers needed for Oglesby Summer Fun Fest
A few more volunteers are needed for Oglesby Summer Fun Fest, to be held June 18-21.
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Take a summer solstice hike June 21 at Starved Rock
Summer Solstice Hike will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 21 at Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalVisitors urged to report damage at Starved Rock, Matthiessen
Authorities are urging visitors to the state parks to report any acts of vandalism. The advisory comes after a series of reports of graffiti and illegal…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPiper Lewis’ homer, strong defense help Ottawa softball to 4th straight regional title
Piper Lewis hit a three-run home run, Addie Russell threw a one-hit shutout and the Ottawa softball team made several key defensive plays to beat Geneseo 3-0…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewsTribune baseball regional preview
A look at all the baseball regionals involving NewsTribune-area teams.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPaperwork: I often ask, ‘What’s the soup of the day?’ Hoping it won’t be the dreaded split pea
I guess there’s a psychology to eating. Right? It’s not just about flavor. The smell and texture also can influence my decision to chomp and chew.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 BCR regional baseball preview
The baseball postseason starts up Monday in Illinois. Here's a look at IHSA regionals for Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton, Putnam County and St. Bede
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHenry-Senachwine softball makes history with third straight regional title
Brynna Anderson hit a first-inning homer, and Rachel Eckert pitched a complete game to lead the Henry-Senachwine softball team to a 3-1 win over Midland in the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSerena completes comeback, stuns Marquette 2-1 after 9 innings in IHSA 1A Serena Regional
The Serena softball team first rallied to force extra innings, then stunned top-seeded Marquette with a single run in the ninth inning of a 2-1…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLed by Hayden Pfeifer’s monster game, Seneca claims IHSA 2A Seneca Regional title over Bishop Mac
The Seneca Fighting Irish softball team defeated the Bishop McNamara Fightin’ Irish 9-2 in the IHSA Class 2A Seneca Regional championship game Friday to win…
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Princeton ‘fights’ in 9 inning-loss to Pontiac in 2A regional finals
The Princeton Tigresses softball team saw its season end over nine highly intense innings Friday, falling to Pontiac 5-3 in the Class 2A Lexington Regional…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota’s Mariyah Elam advances to 2A finals in 2 events: Friday’s NewsTribune roundup
Mendota's Mariyah Elam and L-P's Aubrey Duttlinger advanced to the 2A state track and field finals, the Mendota and Bureau Valley softball teams lost in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa’s Gwen Jimenez advances to 2A state finals in shot put: The Times Friday Roundup
Ottawa's Gwen Jimenez in the shot put and Sandwich senior Sunny Weber in the 1,600-meter run each advanced to Saturday's finals at the IHSA Class 2A State…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘It hasn’t sunk in’: La Salle-Peru softball tops Sycamore for first regional title since 2013
Taylor Vescogni struck out 12 in a one-hit shutout, Addie Piecha drove in three runs and the La Salle-Peru softball team beat Sycamore 3-0 to win the Class 3A…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMorris’s Connor Barth wins third straight Class 1A singles tennis sectional championship
Morris senior Connor Barth captured his third straight singles title at Class 1A La Salle-Peru Boys Tennis Sectional on Friday at the L-P Sports Complex…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca, Sandwich set to join Illinois Central Eight Conference in 2027-28
Both Sandwich and Seneca high schools chose this week to leave their current conference homes, the Kishwaukee River and Tri-County, respectively, to become the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTeach your kids to fish June 13 at Starved Rock
A “Casting Memories” family fishing clinic will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 13 at Starved Rock State Park.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBecome a junior ranger June 27 at Starved Rock
Junior Ranger Day will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLogan Junior High names students to Citizenship Awards
Citizenship ideals at Logan Junior High School in Princeton emphasize curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWaltham Elementary announces honor rolls for third trimester
Waltham Elementary School District issued its honor and high honor rolls for the third trimester of the 2025-26 school year.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County Farm Bureau Foundation hosts golf outing
The La Salle County Farm Bureau Foundation will hold its 24th annual Ag in the Classroom Golf Outing at noon Friday, June 26, at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates 130 years
The open house features DAR speakers. Coffee, cake and water will be served.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOTHS celebrates scholarship recipients at 2026 Honors Night
Ottawa Township High School recognized 64 seniors in the graduating class of 2026 for their awarded scholarships at its 2026 Honors Night event on Wednesday…
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Brady Booker to appear on Survivor 51 cast
Brady Booker has always competed with a flair, from the baseball and football fields of St. Bede Academy to the pro wrestling ring. He’s now going to take his…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAlexander Pool in Princeton delayed due to ‘major mechanical failure’
The Bureau County Metro Center announced that the opening of Alexander Pool in Princeton will be delayed due to a “major mechanical failure” with their…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFestival 56 seeking host families for visiting artists
Festival 56 in Princeton is looking for locals willing to open their homes to visiting artists this summer as the theater prepares to welcome roughly 50…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru students earn FFA honors
Ella Crane and Mollie Thomson were recognized for FFA awards by the La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120 Board of Education Wednesday night.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalReddick Public Library offers dozens of programs in June
The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa will host several events and programs in June.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalShaw Local Radio Podcast: La Salle Mayor Jeff Grove on Memorial Day weekend
Shaw Local Radio's Connor Hopkins interviews La Salle Mayor Jeff Grove, as they discuss the upcoming Memorial Day weekend
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘Click It or Ticket:’ IDOT urges drivers to buckle up during Memorial Day travel
The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are teaming up to remind the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau Valley softball beats A/W, advances to regional finals: Thursday’s BCR roundup
Bureau Valley stormed out with eight runs in the first inning on the way to regional semifinal victory at Annawan. Casey Etheridge, Princeton 4x400 qualify for…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHenry-Midland’s Daniella Bumber runs top prelim time in 400: Thursday’s NewsTribune roundup
Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber ran the top 400 time in the Class 1A state preliminaries, L-P and Princeton are sending athletes to boys state track and more…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAlexis Punsalan, Emily Aldridge, Avery Aldridge all advance to pole vault finals: The Times Thursday Roundup
A quintet of Times-area track and field athletes representing Seneca, Somonauk/Leland and Dwight moved on to the finals of the IHSA State Finals, while Dwight…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLily Bosnich, Elise House, Madisyn Shipp, Jillian Anderson advance to state track finals
St. Bede senior Lily Bosnich and Bureau Valley sophomore Elise House will both enter Saturday’s finals of the IHSA Class 1A Girls Track and Field State Meet in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAva Weatherford receives OTHS May Student of the Month Leadership Award
Weatherford was selected for the honor from the Ottawa Township High School Social Science department.