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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBook giveaway, crafts, teen party celebrate Halloween at La Salle library
The La Salle Public Library is bringing Halloween to the community this October with a four-part werewolf film series, hands-on crafts, a teen werewolf party…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local1 hospitalized following five-vehicle crash on I-80 near Utica
One person was taken to the hospital following a five-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Interstate 80 in La Salle County. This episode includes AI-generated…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLights, camera, tax credits in Illinois
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers and Gov. JB Pritzker have enhanced the state’s film tax credit program, which could mean billions of dollars of…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSuspect cleared in rural Ottawa death sues La Salle County – again
An Iowa man prosecuted for homicide in La Salle County and eventually acquitted of involuntary manslaughter has once again sued the county. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa awarded millions in federal funding to prevent flood damage
The city of Ottawa will recieve $2.3 million in federal funding for the acquisition and demolition of a 2.1-acre property along the Fox River, according to a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewsTribune Athlete of the Week: St. Bede’s Brennen Hirst
St. Bede senior Brennen Hirst was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after running for 183 yards and three touchdowns in a 28-26 double-overtime win over…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County’s Anniston Judd wins Kewanee Invite: Saturday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Putnam County's Anniston Judd won the Kewanee Invite, the IVCC men's soccer team won, plus more results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca FFA’s second annual Haunted Trail set for Oct. 17
The Seneca FFA will host its second annual Haunted Trails for community members from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Seneca FFA Ag Farm, 2667 E. 28th…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC’s Day of the Dead altar displays run through Nov. 2
Illinois Valley Community College will display decorated altars paying tribute to the dead in honor of The Day of the Dead at the college’s Oglesby Campus and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator volleyball champs at Comet Classic; Serena soccer gets homecoming win: The Times Saturday Roundup
The Streator girls volleyball team and Serena boys soccer team both picked up big wins, plus cross country invitational results and more in The Times Saturday…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewman unseats Ottawa atop Mendota Ryder Cup leaderboard
The Ottawa boys golf team’s five-year run at the top of the Mendota Modified Ryder Cup standings came to an end Saturday, as Newman Central Catholic emerged…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County High School to celebrate homecoming with food trucks, parking lot party
Putnam County High School's Student Council is celebrating homecoming with a parking lot party and food truck festival on Monday, Sept. 28. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBriel highlights new legislation aiding Illinoisans with disabilities
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, plans to mark what she called “meaningful strides” in efforts to support Illinoisans with disabilities. The public is…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPaperwork: I won’t forget that day, the book I found and then the sad headlines
I found a book I kept hearing about by author Annie Dillard. Many were giving much praise to “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” the book that earned her a Pulitzer in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOSF HealthCare invites community to Blessing of the Pets events
The gatherings at local OSF facilities throughout the region will offer an opportunity to celebrate the joy, companionship and unconditional love that animals…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau County Health Department sets flu clinic dates for October
The Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments recently announced their schedule of upcoming flu vaccination clinics for October. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSpirit Matters: As Christians, we have a duty to discern between truth and lies
"We live in a time in history where it is easier than ever to be misled by the cacophony of noise coming at us through all forms of media," Jerrilyn Zavada…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSpring Valley city council passes ordinance to ban sale and possession of kratom, other substances
During the Sept. 8 city council meeting, the Spring Valley city council voted to pass an ordinance banning the sale and possession of kratom and other…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSandwich picks up 29-21 comeback win against Woodstock North: The Times Friday Roundup
The Sandwich football earned a comeback win over Woodstock North on Friday, while the Earlville boys soccer team topped Sandwich for a homecoming triumph…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeoria Diocese probing 6 miracles attributable to Sheen
How long will it be before Blessed Fulton J. Sheen is canonized and becomes “St. Fulton Sheen”? The bishop of Peoria said Thursday he has no earthly idea – but…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSchultz back and better with White Sox for postseason run
In three outings since his return, Schultz hasn’t allowed an earned run, tossing 5.2 innings of scoreless baseball for a team deep in the throes of a playoff…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLaSalle County Retired Teachers to hold general meeting Sept. 28 in Oglesby
LaSalle County Retired Teachers will hold their general meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Monday at the Dickinson House, 440 Dale Ave. in Oglesby. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJolene Hancock of OSF Center for Health in Streator wins Sunflower Award
Jolene Hancock, a physical therapist and regional supervisor at OSF Center for Health in Streator, has received the Sunflower Award. This episode includes…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPublic meeting held in Mendota for sidewalk grant proposal
Mendota Project Director Annie Short and Chamlin & Associates representative Noe Quintana presented information and answered questions from city officials and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWriters at Westclox Chapter Two author fair set for Nov. 7 in Peru
Fire on Fifth Pizza will host a free Writers at Westclox Chapter Two author fair from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. This episode includes AI-generated…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFormer Peru pastor remembered for ‘heroic’ work on Sheen cause
He logged many air miles, interviewed more than 100 witnesses, and labored wearily over documents to persuade the Vatican that Fulton Sheen deserves to be…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalUtica approves Bruce & Ollie’s plan for second location
The owners of Bruce & Ollie’s in Utica got the go-ahead Wednesday to open a second location just north of the Utica roundabout. This episode includes…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton volleyball tops Hall in Three Rivers East match: Thursday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
The Princeton volleyball team defeated Hall in two sets, plus more results in Thursday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOttawa boys golf shoots record-low score, wins L-P Invitational: The Times Thursday Roundup
The Ottawa boys golf team shot a school-record score of 288 in capturing the team title of the La Salle-Peru Invitational on Thursday, while the Pirates boys…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPutnam County volleyball overwhelms Woodland on senior night
On a night that began by recognizing the effort and contributions of its seniors, Putnam County’s volleyball team remained unbeaten in Tri-County Conference…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTwelve L-P students honored as Renaissance’s September students of the month
Twelve LaSalle-Peru Township High School students were recognized Wednesday during a breakfast ceremony honoring the Renaissance students of the month. This…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFulton Sheen, Illinois’ ‘near-saint,’ is officially beatified
He was born in El Paso, near Bloomington. He took his holy orders in Peoria, where he is entombed. Fulton J. Sheen now is a near-saint with a feast day…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalExplore IVCC open house to feature dual credit, college prep sessions
Prospective students can Explore IVCC at an open house on Tuesday, September 29, where they can learn about programs and services, meet current students…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton Daughters of the American Revolution welcomes state regent, district director
The Princeton-Illinois chapter Daughters of the American Revolution was visited by State Regent Marria Blinn and District II Director Laurie Perry at their…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAligned & Alchemy Collective celebrates ribbon-cutting, first year in downtown La Salle
Aligned & Alchemy Collective celebrated its official ribbon cutting at 113 Wright St. in downtown La Salle. The collective offers personalized therapeutic…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe Kramers to perform free concert Oct. 9 at Streator church
The Kramers will be hosting a free concert at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at First United Methodist Church, located at 201 S. Monroe St. in Streator. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau Valley High School homecoming parade set for Oct. 1
Bureau Valley High School’s homecoming parade will start at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 in Manlius. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County Health Department extends deadline for Community Health Needs Assessment survey
The Community Health Assessment survey helps the La Salle County Health Department better understand the county’s health status, needs, challenges…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County Medical Reserve Corps seeking volunteers
La Salle County residents can learn about volunteering for the La Salle County Medical Reserve Corps as part of National Preparedness Month. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPiper Stenzel, Seneca shoot to TCC girls golf titles: The Times Wednesday Roundup
The Seneca girls golf team, led by individual champion senior Piper Stenzel, earned the title at the Tri-County Conference meet on Wednesday, while Ottawa's…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede’s Grady Mueller, BV’s Chase Stier win conference golf titles: Wednesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
St. Bede's Grady Mueller and Bureau Valley's Chase Stier won conference titles in boys golf, plus more results in Wednesday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup. This…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSeneca volleyball stays hot, tops Streator in straight sets
The Seneca volleyball team stayed hot on Wednesday night, winning for the eighth straight time in a 25-17, 25-15 victory over visiting Streator. This episode…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalCounty Highway 15 to close for culvert replacement Sept. 28
County Highway 15 at Joe Hettel Road and E. 22nd Road will close Monday for a culvert replacement. The work is expected to take one month, weather permitting…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalL-P crowns 2026 Homecoming royalty at variety show
During the LaSalle-Peru Township High School variety show Monday night in Sellett Gym, seniors Maggie Boudreau and Mason Morscheiser were crowned the 2026…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLanny Slevin honored with Sunflower Award
Slevin’s dedication to supporting patients through some of life’s most difficult challenges reflects the values celebrated through this special recognition…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle, Bureau Co. pilgrims headed to Sheen beatification
An Illinois native is about to be the fifth person beatified on U.S. soil. Pilgrims from La Salle and Bureau counties will flock Thursday into St. Louis to…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNewsTribune/BCR volleyball stat leaders as of Sept. 23
A look at the volleyball stat leaders in the NewsTribune/BCR area as of Sept. 23. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHouse fire near downtown Mendota
The Mendota Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at around 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 900 block of Jefferson Street near downtown. This episode includes…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Extension to offer National Bat Week program Oct. 29 in Ottawa
The University of Illinois Extension will offer community members a Bats and Snacks program to celebrate National Bat Week from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton players volunteering as youth coaches: NewsTribune/BCR volleyball notebook
Princeton volleyball players are helping in the Metro Center youth league, La Salle-Peru's Aubrey Duttlinger is closing in on the school record for career…
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La Salle County grand jury
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalU of I Extension to hold fall foliage hike Oct. 24 at Nell’s Woodland
The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists will hold a fall foliage hike for residents to learn about the changing seasons from 11 a.m. to noon…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Valley Parkinson’s Support Group to meet Oct. 12 in North Utica
The Illinois Valley Parkinson’s Support group will hold its monthly meeting for community members at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the North Utica Fire…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeru native Frank Vlastnik recalls Bob Mackie’s life story in ‘The Art of Bob Mackie’
Bob Mackie, world-renowned designer, died Sept. 14, at 87, in Palm Springs, California, due to pneumonia. Frank Vlastnik, who grew up in Peru, is the co-author…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHall rides second set momentum into decisive third set in win over Mendota
After winning the second set, the Hall volleyball team carried the momentum into the third to beat Mendota for a Three Rivers Conference East Division victory…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHall boys golf finishes second at Three Rivers Meet: Tuesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup
Hall boys golf placed second in the Three Rivers Conference Meet, plus more in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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Sandwich volleyball tops Earlville in 3 sets: The Times Tuesday Roundup
The Sandwich volleyball team defeated Earlville in three sets on Tuesday, while Serena and Newark both earned two-set Little Ten Conference wins. Plus, more…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru’s Aubrey Duttlinger dominant offensively in front and back rows in win over Ottawa
La Salle-Peru senior Aubrey Duttlinger had 12 kills - six from the front row and six from the back row - to help the Cavaliers to a two-set win over Ottawa on…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeru launches the region’s first Business Development District
A business development district works a bit like a TIF District, only with more flexibility for the city. Peru officials think it could spur new projects and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOctober volunteer opportunities and events at the Sue & Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
The Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge is seeking volunteers with flexible hours available in October. This episode includes AI-generated content.