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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator welcomes new city manager
The Streator City Council officially approved the hiring and welcomed Yates McLaughlin as the city’s next city manager during Wednesday night’s meeting.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAssistant coach Brent Thomas takes over La Salle-Peru co-op swimming program
After serving as an assistant coach for the boys team for the last four years, Brent Thomas has been hired as the head coach for the La Salle-Peru boys and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalL-P to name East Building pool after outgoing swim team coach
La Salle-Peru Township High School’s Board of Education voted Wednesday night to name the swimming pool in the East Building the Rob McNally Pool.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Valley Community College creates Roger Hustis Memorial Scholarship
Illinois Valley Community College announced the creation of the Roger Hustis Memorial Scholarship in honor of former Ottawa Dental Laboratory employee Roger…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru, Mendota athletes in hunt for medals: NewsTribune Class 2A girls state track and field preview
La Salle-Peru's Aubrey Duttlinger and Mendota's Mariyah Elam look to be in the medal hunt at the Class 2A girls state track and field meet.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLoch Countryside Kennel celebrates 15 years in Peru
From 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Loch Countryside Kennel is welcoming all to a 15-year anniversary celebration, complete with a live, radio…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator council hears proposal to move “Coffee Pot Lady” memorial to City Park
The Streator City Council heard a proposal during their meeting Wednesday night to move and improve the Canteen memorial, A.K.A “Coffee Pot Lady” memorial…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAlumnus Glenn Hall hired as La Salle-Peru boys basketball coach
Glenn Hall, a 2005 La Salle-Peru alumnus, has been hired as L-P's boys basketball coach. He played at L-P under Luke Yaklich and was an assistant coach for the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota’s Sebastian Carlos qualifies for state in 400: Wednesday’s NewsTribune roundup
Mendota's Sebastian Carlos qualified for state track, the St. Bede and Mendota softball teams advanced to regional finals and more in Wednesday's NewsTribune…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca boys win 1A sectional track title, will send nine athletes to state: The Times Wednesday Roundup
The Seneca boys track and field team won the Class 1A Seneca Sectional title on Wednesday and will be sending nine athletes to the state finals. Marquette's…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBrynna Anderson’s homer sparks Henry in regional semifinal win over Putnam County
Brynna Anderson hit a solo homer to spark the offense and Rachel Eckert was dominant in the circle as Henry-Senachwine beat Putnam County in a regional…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator softball falls to Metamora in 3A regional semifinals
The Streator softball team had its season end as it couldn't come overcome a trio of costly miscues in a 3-1 loss to Metamora in Wednesday's Class 3A Streator…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota woman wins OSF Conkey Family Award
A Mendota woman was recognized for nearly four decades of service at OSF HealthCare as part of National Health Care Week.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOSF nurse Georgia Wick honored with DAISY Award
A nurse at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota was recognized for providing compassionate care during a patient’s final moments.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRetirement celebration set for Happy Hands’ Joyce Johnson on Sunday, May 31
Evangelical Covenant Church will hold a retirement celebration in honor of Happy Hands Preschool director and teacher Joyce Johnson from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalEngle Lane Theatre celebrates 2026 season with cookout cabaret
Engle Lane Theatre will host a “Cookout Cabaret” to celebrate its 2026 season at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the William C. Schiffbauer Center for the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHabitat for Humanity breaks ground on Mendota home
The ceremony at 1205 Jefferson St. capped off the first day in what will be a three-and-a-half month process to build a home for a local family in need.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 Memorial Day services across the Illinois Valley
Illinois Valley residents may participate in one of the local Memorial Day observances in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalManlius dedicates Veterans Memorial Monument on Memorial Day
The annual Manlius Memorial Service will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the Veterans Monument in Mullin’s Park.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Carlo Acutis announces honor rolls for 2025-26 school year
The Academy of St. Carlo Acutis Middle School issued its final honor and high honor rolls for the 2025-26 school year.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede, Mendota to celebrate ‘Virginia Day’ at the ball diamond
Today will officially be known as “Virginia Day” when St. Bede hosts Mendota at the Academy ball diamond. It is a tribute to a “Mom, Grandma, friend and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBCR regional softball update
Here's an update of the area IHSA softball postseason on Wednesday, May 20
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAmerican Legion Auxiliary delivers Memorial Day bags to local veterans
The American Legion Auxiliary in Ohio assembled and delivered Memorial Day bags to veterans at local nursing homes, retirement homes, and homebound individuals…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGrace United Methodist Church hosts free safety fair Saturday in La Salle
Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will hold a free safety fair, open to the public, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County grand jury: May 19, 2026
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWeather delays Ottawa pool opening to May 30
Commissioner Marla Pearson said the city appreciates the community’s patience as staff prepares the facility.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘Cars and Coffee’ event set for Saturday, May 23 in Princeton
The next “Cars and Coffee” date will be held Saturday, May 23 in Princeton. The event will start at 8 a.m. on north end parking lot in Princeton at the corner…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘Loves being a police officer’: Peru’s oldest patrol officer makes sergeant
At age 56, he’s the oldest patrol officer at the Peru Police Department. Now, Bill Sommer a sergeant with no plans to retire any time soon.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAleixo Fernandez, Adam Swanson, Ottawa keep rolling with 12-4 topping of Streator
Ottawa baseball won its seventh straight while dealing Streator its fourth consecutive loss Tuesday, with Adam Swanson and Aleixo Fernandez combining for five…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalEarlville, Newark softball advance to regional final; Marquette baseball wins 31st: The Times Tuesday Roundup
The Earlville and Newark softball teams earned Class 1A Walther Christian Regional semifinal wins Tuesday and will face each other Saturday for the title…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County softball rallies for regional win: Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup
The Putnam County softball team rallied for a regional win, the Princeton and Earlville softball teams each scored 20 runs in regional wins and more in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBraden Curran, Hall catch fire at Bureau Valley
Shut out by Bureau Valley starter Brody Lewis for two innings, Hall baseball broke out for two runs in the third inning and three each in the fourth and fifth…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarquette softball rolls past Momence in Class 1A regional opener
The Marquette softball team exploded for eight runs on eight hits in the third inning on the way to a 11-0, five-inning victory over Momence in Tuesday's Class…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalA deeper Baker Lake means better fishing
Caught any fish lately at Baker Lake? Have you noticed the bluegills and sunfish are smaller than in years past? There are complex problems in the lake. The…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalU of I Extension hosts fossil program for children at Seneca Library
The University of Illinois Extension will offer children a Fossil Fun program from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the Seneca Public Library.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalU of I Extension offers free grilling and salad workshops across region
The University of Illinois Extension will hold a Grilling and Summertime Salads program series for residents to learn about ideas and practical tips for…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalVehicle crash slows traffic on Route 251 north of Peru
Traffic was slowed Tuesday afternoon on Route 251 north of Peru by a vehicle crash, but Peru police said there were no significant reports of injury.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton Mile running it back for second year
The inaugural Princeton Mile was such a big hit in 2025, the Princeton Chamber of Commerce is running it back this year on Saturday, June 6, a certified…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota launches trap-neuter-release program to address stray cats
The City of Mendota is adopting a Trap, Neuter and Release program to address feral and stray cats, working with Safe House Animal Rescue League, a no-kill…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalU of I Extension to offer Accessible Hike June 6 at Nell’s Woodland
The University of Illinois Extension will offer community members an Accessible Hike from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Nell’s Woodland in Ottawa.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County Library launches free science program for teens this summer
Thanks to a $33,892 Project Next Generation Grant from the Illinois State Library, the Putnam County Public Library District will launch “Earth Explorers,” a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBCR 1A girls state track & field preview
There will be 14 Bureau County athletes competing in the 1A girls state track & field prelims on Thursday, including return state runner-up Lily Bosnich…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe Times Athlete of the Week: Streator’s Clay Christoff
Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Streator baseball senior Clay Christoff!
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBCR 2026 sectional boys track preview
Here's a preview of the Bureau County area's boys track sectionals. Amboy co-op and Bureau Valley will run at Erie and DePue, Hall, Putnam County and St. Bede…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton Logan wins sectional crown, qualifies 8 for state
Princeton Logan Junior High won the eighth-grade 3A boys sectional championship and qualified eight athletes for the IESA State Track Meet this weekend in East…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGuest column: Illinois Needs More Skilled Workers. Our Community College Can Help
Across our region, industries are struggling to find the qualified workers they need. The roles they are trying to fill require bachelor’s degrees because of…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Extension offers free cyanotype workshop at Nell’s Woodland
The University of Illinois Extension will hold a free cyanotype workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, at Nell’s Woodland.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Extension offers free tomato gardening program
The University of Illinois Extension will offer a free Tomato Troubles educational program from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the La Salle Public Library.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Moille Lions Club to host chicken dinner Thursday
Dinner includes chicken (light, dark or tenders), potato, salad and dessert. Dine-in or carryout options are available.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLily Bosnich, Daniella Bumber to contend for titles: NewsTribune 1A girls state track and field preview
St. Bede senior Lily Bosnich and Henry-Midland senior Daniella Bumber will be in contention for state titles this weekend at the IHSA Class 1A state track and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa pitcher Addie Russell and pitching coach Sloan Gayan have a bond beyond signs, charts and pitches
Ottawa pitcher Addie Russell and Pirates' pitching coach Sloan Gayan both say having trust in each other's abilities has been the key to the junior having…
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Seneca baseball walks off St. Bede in TCC finale : The Times Monday Roundup
The Seneca baseball team earned a walk-off victory over St. Bede in their Tri-County Conference finale on Monday, while the Ottawa boys tennis team topped…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota girls soccer wins regional opener: Monday’s NewsTribune roundup
The Mendota girls soccer team advanced to a regional final, the Princeton and Bureau Valley baseball teams won and more in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa comes back to top Kaneland 6-4, share I-8 title
The Ottawa baseball team scored four runs in the sixth - the big blow a two-run double by Adam Swanson - to defeat Kaneland 6-4 in the Interstate 8 Conference…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalDimmick’s Adela Turigliatti wins IESA title, Putnam County’s Anniston Judd earns 4 medals
More than 20 athletes from NewsTribune-area schools claimed medals over the weekend at the IESA Class 1A and 2A state track and field meet.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton takes care of business against Macomb in regional semifinals
When the postseason pairings came out, the Princeton soccer team set its sights on having to beat Alleman to win the title. They took the first step Wednesday…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalDePue man to stand trial in death of 3-year-old during domestic dispute
A rural DePue man will stand trial Aug. 3 on charges stemming from a domestic dispute in which a small child was shot and killed.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStorage shed fire destroys rural Ottawa property
Within 15 minutes of arriving on the scene, Geiger said that the fire was under control, and the fire was almost entirely extinguished around 12:45 p.m.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNorth Utica police crack down on unbuckled drivers during Memorial Day travel
The North Utica Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJimmy John’s coming to Mendota by end of 2026
Construction on the future site of the restaurant that is going up at 1209 Washington St., on the corner of Washington Street and 13th Avenue, will begin in…