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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC criminal justice professor Hubbell wins Teaching Excellence Award
Criminal justice program coordinator Jonathan Hubbell, Ph.D., of Normal received Illinois Valley Community College’s 2026 Stephen Charry Memorial Award for…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHenry softball, baseball win in nonconference play: Saturday’s NewsTribune roundup
The Henry-Senachwine baseball and softball teams won, the Bureau Valley baseball team swept a doubleheader and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede baseball tops Dwight for Tri-County win: Friday’s NewsTribune roundup
The St. Bede baseball team won a conference game, the La Salle-Peru boys and girls track teams won a quad and more in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGame-ending play at plate gives Bureau Valley sweep over Stark County
BV pitcher Dylan Howlett, who was covering first base on an infield hit to the right side, threw out Stark County’s Kaedon Steelman on a bang-bang play at the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMen of faith: Top draft picks show what carries them off the field
The top picks of last week’s NFL Draft were all taken for their considerable talents on the football field. One by one, many of those young men showed what’s…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalShrimpFest and Brew Hullabaloo to return June 6 to Princeton
The Rotary Club of Princeton will hold its fifth annual ShrimpFest and Brew Hullabaloo from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Rotary Park, 13593…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC recognizes honorary emeritus retirees
The Illinois Valley Community College board of trustees awarded honorary emeritus status to 11 retired professionals for outstanding service at its meeting…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle Co. deputies ticket 58 for distracted driving
La Salle County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of the April enforcement campaign, held during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalChildren’s Business Fair set for July 1 in Walnut
The Walnut Public Library District will hold a Children’s Business Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Liberty Square, 115 S. Main St., Walnut.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFolk singer Vallillo to perform June 12 in Ottawa
Illinois folk singer Chris Vallillo will perform at 7 p.m. June 12 at The Abbey in Ottawa.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPaperwork: Even my pockets tell a story about how my life has changed over time
I have always used my pockets as portable treasure chests. They carried things of great importance.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC to hold 60th annual commencement ceremony May 16
Illinois Valley Community College will hold its 60th annual commencement ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the college’s gymnasium, 815 N. Orlando…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSheffield hosts Thrive on Main market Saturday
Several entrepreneurs in Sheffield will host Thrive on Main, an Etsy-inspired market, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9.
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Walnut library offers free safety class for kids
The Walnut Public Library District will offer children in fourth through sixth grades a free “Safe At Home Class” program from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 3.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator library events set for May
The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming programs and events for the second week in May.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHennepin library to offer Reddick Mansion tour May 16
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Hennepin branch will offer a tour of the Reddick Mansion at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa baseball falls in extras at Schweickert Stadium: The Times Friday Roundup
The Ottawa baseball team fell to Plainfield South in extra innings at Schweickert Stadium in Peru on Friday, while the Newark softball team won big. Plus, more…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTeagan Darif’s bat, Addie Russell’s arm lead to Ottawa handing Seneca softball its first loss
Ottawa freshman Teagan Darif smacked a pair of solo homers, and pitcher Addie Russell went the distance in the Pirates' 2-1 victory at Seneca on Friday. The…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMendota man gets 7.5 years for meth possession
A Mendota man was sentenced Friday to 7½ years in prison for a large meth seizure in 2024.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator killer loses bid for reduced sentence
A Streator killer serving an effective life sentence (parole date: 2117) struck out Friday in his bid for a reduced prison time. Malcolm Whitfield's loss in…
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Walnut library to hold barn quilts program June 20
The Walnut Public Library District will hold a Farmhouse Barn Quilts by Tammie program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Walnut Community…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAll in a day’s work for St. Bede’s Lily Bosnich: BCR softball/baseball notebook
No one is busier than St. Bede senior Lily Bosnich in the spring. On Thursday, she homered with two RBIs, three runs scored and three steals in softball. She…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa Area Chamber celebrates 110 years with sold-out annual dinner
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 110th anniversary Thursday with a sold-out annual dinner at Starved Rock Lodge, honoring members who have…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton couple donate bench to Zearing Park playground
The Princeton Park District has announced a new addition to the playground at Zearing Park, made possible through a donation from longtime community supporters…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalConstruction nearing completion on park shelter project in Princeton
Construction on the City County Park shelter project is entering its final stages, with concrete work expected to wrap up soon.
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Streator library to hold May Day baskets event May 1 and 2
The Streator Public Library will hold an event for community members to receive May Day baskets from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGranville man set for June 22 trial on bank robbery
A Granville man charged in the robbery of Granville National Bank will stand trial June 22 in federal court in Peoria.
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Streator library events set for May
The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for the first full week in May.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County libraries hold 3D printing workshop for teens
The Putnam County Public Library District will host a four-week 3D printing program designed for youth ages 11–14 this June.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca softball tops Dwight in Tri-County, moves to 23-0 on the year: The Times Thursday Roundup
The Seneca softball team, behind the hitting of Graysen Provance and pitching of both Tessa Krull and Hayden Pfeifer, improved to 23-0 on the season with a win…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede baseball snaps Marquette’s 39-game win streak: Wednesday’s NewsTribune roundup
The St. Bede baseball team beat Marquette to end the Crusaders' 39-game winning streak, the St. Bede boys track team won its own home meet, the Mendota soccer…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa completes Illinois River Rivalry series sweep, blanking La Salle-Peru 10-0
Good situational hitting and a dominant outing on the mound carried Ottawa to a 10-0 win over La Salle-Peru on a rainy Thursday night at Huby Sarver Field…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFour different players score for Princeton in win over La Salle-Peru
Ava Hobson scored in the first minute on an unassisted goal for the Princeton soccer team Thursday night on the Bryant Field pitch. Then it proved to be a case…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSerena’s Cassie Walsh outduels Somonauk/Leland’s Brielle Deacon to clinch Little Ten softball title
Serena senior Cassie Walsh and Somonauk/Leland freshman Brielle Deacon hooked up in a classic pitchers’ duel on Thursday with the Huskers wrapping up an…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFreshman Hannah Heiberger’s two home runs, double power St. Bede to Tri-County win over Marquette
Freshman Hannah Heiberger crushed two home runs Thursday to lead the St. Bede softball team to a 10-0, five-inning victory over Marquette.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLuke named pastor at Waltham Presbyterian Church
Waltham Presbyterian Church, rural Utica, has announce the selection of the Rev. Kathleen Luke as pastor.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa Republican Beth Findley Smith elected to state central committee
Beth Findley Smith (R-Ottawa) was elected April 15, 2026, as the 14th Congressional District state central committeeperson (SCC) for the Illinois Republican…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBirds are related...to dinosaurs?
Ottawa native and paleontologist has published a new book discussing links between birds and dinosaurs.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCovered Bridge Quilters Guild hosts brown bag challenge May 7
The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at the New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle amends golf cart regulations
The city of La Salle is amending its process for certifying non-highway motor vehicles by removing the stipulation that the vehicles must be certified by an…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLiberty Village of Streator named chamber’s April member of the month
Liberty Village of Streator has been named the Streator Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for April 2026.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTBM Avengers to assemble in Peru for annual reunion
How many TBM Avengers will fly into the May 15-16 show? City officials hope for 10 but think there will be 20,000 visitors -- along with a big revenue boost…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHabitat for Humanity building home in Mendota
Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties Jessica Brayfield said that Habitat for Humanity is hoping to break ground in May…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa Sunrise Rotary Club honors May Students of the Month
The Sunrise Rotary Club of Ottawa recognized two students as May Students of the Month.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton Public Library raised $700 in ‘Library Giving Day’
Princeton Public Library raised $700 during its “Library Giving Day” fundraiser on Tuesday, April 4.
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Putnam library to screen May 7 documentary about Big Bird
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit branch will host a Docs & Dialogue screening of “I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story,” at 4 p.m…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County softball edges Dwight: Wednesday’s NewsTribune roundup
The Putnam County softball team topped Dwight, the Mendota softball team won big and more in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa gets bats going late against La Salle-Peru to rally for 10-7 conference win
Ottawa fell behind by four runs early but got its bats going in the fifth inning en route to a 10-7 victory over La Salle-Peru on Wednesday.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJack Curran, Hall walk it off against IVC
Call it twin telepathy if you will, but Braden Curran knew his brother, Jack, was going to come through for the Hall Red Devils. And Jack delivered, bringing…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalEastin McBroom pitches Newark to win; Ottawa baseball tops La Salle-Peru again: The Times Wednesday Roundup
Eastin McBroom pitched another gem for Newark baseball, Ottawa baseball made it 2 for 2 against its archrival this season, and Earlville softball outslugged…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarquette softball suffers first Tri-County loss to St. Bede in extra innings: The Times Tuesday Roundup
The Marquette softball team suffered its first Tri-County Conference loss in extra innings to St. Bede on Tuesday, while Serena blanked Somonauk/Leland in a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalShaw Local Radio Podcast: Derek Barichello and the Streator Area CEO Program
Shaw Local Radio’s Day Jones interviews Derek Barichello, the director of the Streator Area CEO Program, and Julianna Chavez, Colin Cunningham, and Abigail…
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Bob Hope documentary screened May 6 at McNabb library
The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb branch will hold a free screening of “Miles, Morale, and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II” at 5 p.m…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFree fishing clinic teaches kids to cast and clean a catch
The 26th Annual Kid’s Free Fishing Expo will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at Baker Lake in Peru.
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Learn about the first ladies May 6 at the Granville library
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville branch will host “Hidden History of the First Ladies” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6.
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BCR baseball leaderboard, April 29
Here’s a look at Bureau County baseball leaders for the 2026 season, including players from Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle police officer Moreno cleared for solo patrol after completing training
Officer Jessiel Moreno successfully completed his academy and field training, and is now ready for solo patrol.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGraves Lumber reunion to celebrate community, history and heritage
This gathering will be more than a farmers market, it will be a homecoming to celebrate local makers, local artists, shared memories and the remarkable legacy…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa Noon Rotary donates $1,500 to Ottawa YMCA
Ottawa Noon Rotary donated $1,500 to the Ottawa YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign, helping to expand access to vital programs and services that strengthen the…
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Granville library screens “The Grocery List Show” exploring immigrant communities
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville branch will hold a free screening of “The Grocery List Show” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 5.