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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru baseball loses to Rochelle: Wednesday’s NewsTribune roundup
The La Salle-Peru baseball team lost a conference game, plus more results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJapanese graduate student studies rare Buddhist paintings at Hegeler Carus Mansion
Graduate student Kiri Kumagawa recently visited the Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle to view its rare modern Japanese paintings.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County grand jury: May 5, 2026
A La Salle County grand Jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County man arrested on Iowa sex abuse warrant
A La Salle County man was picked up on a warrant and will be remanded to Iowa to face a charge of sex abuse.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLogans Oasis playground announces grand opening day
Years of community effort in Streator will culminate later this month with the grand opening of Logan’s Oasis Playground at Marilla Park later this month.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeru man charged after drug raid yields 3 ounces of cocaine
A Friday drug raid in Peru yielded 3 ounces of purported cocaine plus a Class X drug charge for the occupant.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘We’ll just shut that down’: Boelk to order police to monitor, patrol city parks
Over the weekend at Blackstone Park in Mendota, some teenagers were seen messing around on the basketball courts, with one climbing up a picnic table from the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe Times Baseball Notebook: Ottawa’s Adam Swanson riding hot streak
Ottawa's Adam Swanson continues to surge, Streator and Serena pitching staffs have been solid, and Marquette to face a pair of solid opponents on Saturday in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSchedule release: Here are the IHSA postseason paths awaiting Illinois Valley prep softball teams
The IHSA released its 2026 softball postseason schedules Wednesday. Here are the paths awaiting teams from across the Illinois Valley, including Seneca…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator City Council to discuss allowing golf carts on city streets
The Streator City Council will meet Wednesday night to continue the discussion of updating city laws regarding non-highway vehicles.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County High School student receives art show award
Putnam County High School sophomore Lydia Schaper was recently awarded “3-D Art Best of Show” at the annual IVCC Student Art Show held from Monday, April 13…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAfter 47 years, UPS driver Jim Bezely says goodbye to Streator
For many in Streator, the arrival of the brown UPS truck often meant more than just their package being delivered- it meant seeing a familiar and friendly…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator free lunch set May 9 at Park Place
The meal is free and open to the public. There are dine-in or carryout options available.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County Health Department seeks input on community health needs
The information will assist the health department in selecting community health priorities to focus on for five years. The survey lasts 10 to 15 minutes and is…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHegeler Carus Mansion hosts steampunk gala to mark 150 years
The Hegeler Carus Mansion will host a Gala: Biergarten & Steampunk Fashion Show fundraiser to commemorate the 150th anniversary of its completion from 6 to 9…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa baseball splits twin bill with Sycamore; Seneca track sweeps TCC Meet: The Times Tuesday Roundup
The Ottawa baseball team split a pair of games with Sycamore on Tuesday, while Somonauk and Serena both won to share the Little Ten Conference title. Plus…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHenry-Midland’s Daniella Bumber wins 4 events at Tri-County Meet: Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup
Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber won four events at the Tri-County Conference Meet, Mendota baseball beat Bureau Valley and more in Tuesday's NewsTribune…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewman uses ‘Comets baseball’ for win at Princeton
The Newman Comets strive to do three things well every time they step onto the ball diamond - hit, pitch and play good defense. They did all three enroute to a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalElla Jacobs pitches Sycamore softball past Ottawa, to Interstate 8 title
Sycamore senior pitcher Bella Jacobs, despite a blister on the thumb of her pitching hand, fired a four-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts against Ottawa at Peck…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCondit library in Putnam offers free May programming
The Putnam County Public Library District is pleased to announce three free, educational programs taking place in May at the Condit Branch, open to the public…
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Granville library offers free May programs on American history, food, labor and women’s stories
The Putnam County Public Library District announced Monday a series of free, educational programs taking place throughout May at the Granville branch.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalA familiar name to keep Peru police fully staffed
Peru police are getting a new patrol officer and his last name will be familiar to city residents. Aidan DeGroot is the son of Sgt. Scott DeGroot and nephew of…
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Putnam County library offers free May programs on instant photography, American history
The Putnam County Public Library District announced Monday a series of free educational programs taking place throughout May at the McNabb branch.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe Times Athlete of the Week: Ottawa’s Belle Markey
Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Ottawa girls track and field's Belle Markey!
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘Stihl’-ing is a good thing for Princeton baseball
When you have a player named Stihl, it’s a good bet your baseball team is going to steal bases. The Princeton Tigers swiped 31 bases over two nights in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFajitas Mexican restaurant opens in a new location
Fajitas Mexican restaurant has opened in a new location.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFriends of Extension holding cash raffle to support 4-H programs
The Friends of Extension and 4-H will hold a cash raffle fundraiser for community members to support the University of Illinois Extension – Bureau County and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru High School honors 11 Renaissance students
Eleven La Salle-Peru Township High School students were recognized as Renaissance Students of the Month during a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, April 29.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNew scholarship available for Illinois Valley students
The Dolores J. and Wilbur M. Anderson Joint Trust successor trustee, Sandra Woest and Sally Beebe, announced the launch of the Anderson-Woest Scholarship.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOTHS finishes third in 2026 IHSA Class A State Music Sweepstakes
The 2026 competition marks the 40th time OTHS has placed in the top three in its class in the 54-year history of the IHSA Music Sweepstakes.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa ice cream shops open for season on Main Street
Tones Cones and Scoops R Us, 523 W. Main St., Ottawa, has opened for the season, serving ice cream.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalEarlville softball edges Indian Creek for Little Ten win: Monday’s NewsTribune roundup
The Earlville softball team won by a run, the Henry-Senachwine baseball team earned a nonconference win and more in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalClay Christoff pitches, hits Streator past Reed-Custer: The Times Monday Roundup
Streator's Clay Christoff had a huge day at the plate and on the mound to lead the Bulldogs to victory on Monday, while Serena and Sandwich also earned wins on…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLadd library to host ‘Paws to Read with Hobo’ program June 6
The Ladd Public Library will host a free “Paws to Read with Hobo” program for children from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalVillage of Mark’s Spring Clean Up Days begin May 13
The village of Mark will hold its Spring Clean Up Days from Wednesday, May 13, through Tuesday, May 19.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa revokes Zeller Inn’s liquor license after series of violations
The city of Ottawa has revoked the liquor license for the Zeller Inn following a series of violations spanning more than a year, city officials announced on…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 calendar raises record for Starved Rock, Matthiessen
Scott Anderson and MaKade Rios were already pleased. Their nature photos were selected for the annual Starved Rock & Matthiessen calendar.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFormer Princeton teammates Zoey Byers, Katie Kammerer meet at NJCAA Tennis finals
Two former Princeton High School teammates met up at the NJCAA Tennis finals this weekend in Sumter, S.C., IVCC freshman Zoey Byers (left) and Sauk Valley…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota’s Sports-n-Stuff sold
After a little more than one year of ownership, the Bresley family is selling Mendota’s Sports-n-Stuff after Friday, May 15.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeru residential fire forces evacuation; roof caves in
Peru firefighters responded to a house fire Monday afternoon near the intersection of Market, Main and Schuyler streets in Peru.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota, Princeton girls soccer hosting regionals; Ottawa to Orion; La Salle-Peru, Streator sent to Sycamore
The Illinois Valley's girls soccer clubs – La Salle-Peru, Ottawa, Streator, DePue-Hall, Mendota, Princeton and the Serena and HBR co-ops – have learned their…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 Bureau County Junior High Track & Field champions
Here’s a look of the 2026 Bureau County Junior High Track & Field at the champions from Saturday’s meet in Princeton
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton’s Ryan Jagers receives male Elks Teen of the Year nomination
Ryan Jagers has been selected as the male Elks Teen of the Year nominee by the Mendota Elks Lodge.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGround-breaking ceremony for Habitat for Humanity in Mendota
Habitat for Humanity acquired the vacant lot at 1205 Jefferson St. following a bid to the Mendota City Council that was announced earlier this month.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLocal boy’s birthday tuna drive brings in record haul for Marseilles pantry
The Marseilles Food Pantry saw a record turnout during its annual tuna drive this weekend, as a local boy turned a birthday tradition into his biggest success…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSpring yard waste clean-up set to start May 5
The city of Mendota is starting its spring clean-up for residents’ yard waste on May 5.
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Ladd library to hold The Lego Man program May 16
The Ladd Public Library will hold a program featuring Cody Wells, aka The Lego Man of NYC, for community members ages five and older from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWalnut library to offer floral workshop July 15
The Walnut Public Library District will partner with The Shed and Petals By Peyton to offer a bookworm floral workshop for residents at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Valley Community College Foundation marks 50 years with dinner and auction
The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner and auction Friday, March 27.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLetter carriers to collect food donations Saturday for Streator pantry
Letter carriers across Streator will collect non-perishable food donations on Saturday, May 9 as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalListen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, April 26-May 2
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for April 26-May 2. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
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Two college scholarships now available for area students
The I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Educational Trust provides scholarships to college students for the school year commencing in August.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMay Day Rally at Washington Park in Ottawa
Residents carried signs, drew artwork and voiced their opposition to a number of developments in the political arena, with workers’ wages and the infringement…
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Bureau Valley to hold sports physical clinic May 12 in Manlius
Bureau Valley CUSD 340 will hold a sports physical clinic from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Bureau Valley High School, 9154 County Road 2125 N., Manlius.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalYoung entrepreneurs open up Market on Mill in Utica with Lemonade Day event
As Market on Mill in Utica officially opened up for the summer this weekend, a group of local elementary school children put their entrepreneurship skills to…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPCJH Scholastic Bowl team wins regional
PCJH Scholastic Bowl team wins regional at home on Wednesday, April 29. The Pumas advance to the sectional, hosted by Flanagan Grade School at 4 p.m. on…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca baseball wins 9-inning marathon; Irish softball wins a pair: The Times Saturday Roundup
Seneca baseball and softball both were victorious Saturday, while Earlville and Sandwich softball suffered defeats, all in The Times Saturday Roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC counselor Loveland wins Support Staff Distinguished Service Award
Illinois Valley Community College named Project Success counselor Aseret Loveland as the recipient of the Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Memorial Award for…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle sergeant honored for regional law enforcement coordination
Sergeant Raymond Gatza was honored as “hero-grade” for what CentralSquare, a public sector safety and administration software company, called, ”Showing up with…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRoad work on U.S. 34 begins Friday with lane closures through July
Road work on U.S. 34 between Mendota and Earlville began on Friday with daily lane closures expected through mid-July.