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Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘Just as energized as I was the first day’: Bereaved dad turned a personal tragedy into community outreach
Meet Joshua Jahn. His wife and two small children were struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2008. He's spent most of the past two decades speaking to DUI…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota’s Mariyah Elam, Morris’s Ava Conley heading to state in trio of events from 2A sectional
Mendota junior Mariyah Elam and Morris senior Ava Conley both put together strong efforts, qualifying for the state finals in three events in Wednesday’s IHSA…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIHSA schedule release: Here are the postseason paths awaiting Illinois Valley baseball teams
The IHSA has released its 2026 baseball postseason schedules. Here are the paths awaiting teams from across the Illinois Valley, including Seneca, Princeton…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHenry-Midland girls track takes second at sectional: Wednesday’s NewsTribune roundup
Daniella Bumber won the 100, 200 and 400 and ran on one of two winning relays to lead Henry-Midland to a second-place finish in the Class 1A Farmington…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWoodland/Flanagan-Cornell softball scores first win; Ottawa prevails 19-18 in Geneseo: Times Wednesday Roundup
The Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell softball team earned its first win of the season in its final regular-season game, Ottawa softball won a wild 19-18 decision, and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalDePue man denied bail after police gunfire kills boy during hostage standoff
Rodriguez is charged with three counts of aggravated unlawful restraint, aggravated assault and two counts of domestic battery. He faces up to five years if…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAdam Swanson continues tear, Ottawa baseball stays alive in I-8 race with 11-1 win over Rochelle
Ottawa's Adam Swanson blasted a leadoff solo homer to center to tie the game 1-1, then retook the mound and shut out Rochelle for the final four innings as the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHall softball erupts for 11 runs in fourth inning to top Fieldcrest: Wednesday’s BCR roundup
The Hall Lady Devils broke open a 3-3 game with 11 runs in the fourth inning for a 10-run rule, 14-3 victory Wednesday in Spring Valley. The Hall and Bureau…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWFC softball falls at home; Marquette baseball finishes sweep of Seneca: The Times Tuesday Roundup
The Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell softball fell to Henry-Senachwine on Tuesday, while Marquette baseball topped Seneca. Plus more results from around The Times…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalDwight snaps losing streak with victory over Newark
The Dwight softball team - behind a seven-run fourth inning and the pitching of senior Madi Ely - snapped a 13-game losing streak with a 12-6 victory over host…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator man killed in two-vehicle crash near Kinsman
A 23-year-old Streator man was killed Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash near Kinsman.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalUAW begins strike at HCC in Mendota
HCC released a statement Tuesday stating that its latest offer was the furthest it was willing to go with the union. When that was deemed insufficient by the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCarson Rowe, Jacob Miller lead way as Henry-Senachwine bounces back for split with Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell
A day after surrendering Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell's first win of the season, the Henry-Senachwine baseball team bounced back with a 16-1, five-inning handling…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalInaugural ‘King of the Valley’ field loaded with former state champions, state finalists
Four programs who have won four state championships and made 10 state tournament appearances between them since 2015 headline the the inaugural Illinois Valley…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalDylan Howlett throws 3-hit shutout as Bureau Valley tops Galva 10-0
When Bureau Valley baseball coach Ryan Schisler was asked how he was doing Tuesday, he was all smiles. They scored 10 runs on 11 hits and helped by four Galva…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMorrison battery of Ava Duncan, Allie Anderson power Fillies past Bureau Valley
Morrison rode the pitching of junior ace Ava Duncan, who scattered four hits with no earned runs and nine strikeouts, and the hitting of catcher Allie Anderson…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County association names 2026 scholarship recipients
The La Salle County Home and Community Education Association named Lilliana Bernabei and Finn Rosengren as the recipients of its 2026 scholarship.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWoodland High School honors students at Academic Honors Night
Woodland High School in Streator recently held its Academic Honors Night on Wednesday, May 6.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Valley Alzheimer’s support group to hear hospice discussion
The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 18 in the Peru Public Library.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWhat’s in a name? A look at the names and history behind area fields and stadiums
Have you ever wondered about the history of the names behind area gymnasiums, fields and tracks. Here's where you can find out.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMan charged in DePue police shooting that left 3-year-old dead
Authorities have released new details about the man charged in connection with a shooting near DePue that left a 3-year-old child dead.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBrynna Anderson, Henry softball fly high at Woodland: Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup
Henry softball scored 22 runs on 15 hits in a runaway 22-6 win in Streator. In other area games, Princeton beat Orion, St. Bede topped PC in softball while PC…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAvah Oertel, Keely Lawson and Addy Perry power Princeton softball at Orion: Tuesday BCR roundup
Princeton scored early and often, making quick work of the Chargers in four innings in a Three Rivers Conference softball crossover Tuesday in Orion. In other…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County 4-H launches Little Roots gardening program for kids
The La Salle County 4–H will hold a Little Roots Gardening Program for children to learn about plants, pollinators and nature from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOTHS hosts quarterly student recognition award breakfast
The breakfast recognizes and rewards students nominated by faculty and staff for their exceptional character throughout the school and for their work in the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton church to host pancake breakfast benefit May 17
The breakfast includes unlimited pancakes, sausages and drinks.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator names Bryan Park interim fire chief
Streator Fire Department Captain Bryan Park will serve as the interim fire chief following the appointment of Chief Gary Bird as interim city manager.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalReminder to Mendota residents to keep grass levels low and off city streets
Streets Department Director Nick Stremlau said that the reasoning behind this is that grass left in the street could eventually clog storm drains.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe Times Athlete of the Week: Ottawa’s Teagan Darif
Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Ottawa softball's Teagan Darif!
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota man charged after police pursuit, weapon recovered
A Mendota man was charged with multiple offenses -- with more under review -- after leading police on a Saturday pursuit.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBCR 2026 sectional girls track previews
Here's a preview of the Bureau County area's girls track sectionals. Amboy co-op, Bureau Valley, DePue, Putnam County and St. Bede will run at Erie in 1A with…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPritzker urges feds to release $1B in broadband funds to Illinois
From Capitol News Illinois: JB Pritzker sent a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday, urging the release of $1 billion in broadband…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle Noon Rotary Club to apply for added foliage to Rotary Park
Should the application be accepted, the Rotary will spend $2,500 in foliage or trees for the park within one year of the grant’s acceptance.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton to celebrate America 250 with July 4 parade and ceremony
Princeton Tourism recently announced the city will hold an America 250 Celebration Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, in downtown Princeton.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOSF Saint Elizabeth hosts blood drive May 26
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center will host a community blood drive Tuesday, May 26, seeking donations to support local hospital blood supplies.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLPD’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign underway for Memorial Day travel period
Officers will conduct high-visibility enforcement focusing on seat belt violations. Motorists who fail to buckle up can expect to be stopped and ticketed.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota hopes to continue Safe Routes to School initiative
Following successful improvements in 2025, the city of Mendota is continuing to work with the HW Lochner group to improve walkability near schools through the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGateway Services holds seventh annual online silent auction
Gateway Services will hold its seventh annual Online Silent Auction from noon Sunday, June 7, through 9 p.m. Sunday, June 14.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Valley Community College honors 200 students for academic achievement
Illinois Valley Community College recently recognized 200 students for academic achievement at its annual Student Academic Awards ceremony.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJimmy John’s is coming to Mendota
Art Riewaldt won a city bid for the property at Washington Street and Illinois Route 251 with an offer of $40,000.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle man charged with drug delivery after Saturday raid
A La Salle man faces up to 30 years if convicted of charges stemming from a Saturday drug raid of his residence.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa Noon Rotary Club holds annual BBQ drive-through fundraiser
The Ottawa Noon Rotary Club will hold its annual BBQ Drive-Through Fundraiser from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Lincoln Place in downtown Ottawa.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewsTribune track and field leaders
A look at the top performances for track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede baseball, softball beat Putnam County: Monday’s NewsTribune roundup
The St. Bede baseball and softball teams beat Putnam County, the La Salle-Peru girls track and field team won the Illinois Valley Meet and more in Monday's…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalReece Pelnarsh pitches WFC baseball to first win of the season: The Times Monday Roundup
The Woodland-Flanagan-Cornell baseball team - behind the pitching of Reece Pelnarsh - topped Henry-Senachwine for the Warriors' first win of the season on…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca softball surges late, tops Marquette, clinches Tri-County title
The Seneca softball team broke open a tight game in the final three innings in a 16-3 six-inning Tri-County Conference victory over Marquette on Monday at June…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru’s all-senior lineup wins big over Rochelle on senior night
The La Salle-Peru softball team played all nine of its seniors to celebrate Senior Night on Monday and the Cavaliers won 10-0 in five innings over Rochelle.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local3-year-old killed by police in DePue hostage situation
A 3-year-old child was killed and a suspect was injured following an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning in rural DePue, according to information…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeru announces hydrant flushing May 11 through May 22
The City of Peru will flush hydrants beginning Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 22. Flushing will occur on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSmart apps for Starved Rock, Matthiessen park staff?
Coming soon to Starved Rock and Matthiessen: a smartphone app that will help park staff send EMS dispatches in case of a trail accident or other mishap.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘Unique talent’ Mariyah Elam has won 8 different events this spring: NewsTribune track and field notebook
NewsTribune area athletes rank among the state's best this season and more in the NewsTribune track and field notebook.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewsTribune Athlete of the Week: Earlville’s Addie Scherer
Earlville's Addie Scherer was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after strong performances at the plate and in the pitching circle.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa man charged with drug delivery after March raid
An Ottawa man faces up to 15 years if convicted of a charge filed after a March drug raid.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOglesby’s ‘Bark in the Park’ returns with dogs, vendors and games
The city of Oglesby will hold its third annual “Bark in the Park” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at LeHigh Park, 900 E. Walnut St., Oglesby.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTiskilwa to observe Memorial Day on May 25 at East Park
Tiskilwa’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25 at East Park.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalChild in hostage situation killed by police officer outside Princeton
An unidentified juvenile is dead after what police have termed “an officer-involved” shooting Sunday in rural Princeton.
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Child in hostage situation killed by police officer outside Princeton
An unidentified juvenile is dead after what police have termed “an officer-involved” shooting Sunday in rural Princeton.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOak Park’s Jens Conzen, Bolingbrook’s Sydney Watkins top winners in 2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon
The 11th running of the Starved Rock Country Marathon and Half-Marathon (plus 10K and 5K) took place Saturday in La Salle County, with Jens Conzen the overall…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFestival 56 launches summer theatre camp for young actors
Learning Stage, in cooperation with Festival 56, is offering an intensive summer theatre camp designed to give young actors ages 8-14 professional training and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHabitat for Humanity of La Salle-Putnam-Bureau Counties provides details on newest Mendota development
The HFH board members discussed the background, process, costs, timeline and updates on the organization’s development at 1205 Jefferson St.