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Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Marquette football’s Luke McCullough! This episode includes AI-generated content.

The event will bring together Republican candidates, elected officials, party members and community residents for an opportunity to hear from candidates seeking public office in the upcoming November general election. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Marquette Academy has scheduled a Shadow Day for eighth graders on Oct. 30 and an open house for families on Nov. 18, according to a news release This episode includes AI-generated content.

If you live in Peru and dealt with stormwater backup this summer (or worse, sanitary backup) then the city is willing to chip in to fix it. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Seneca FFA members plan to honor veterans who live in the Seneca High School district at the chapter’s annual Veterans Day program Nov. 11 at the high school, according to a news release. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are the day-by-day schedules from regional openers to the IHSA State Finals for girls volleyball teams across The Times coverage area. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Village of Mark will have Trick-or-Treat hours from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this week's Spirit Matters, Jerrilyn Zavada Novak discusses Pope Leo's recent cancer diagnosis, and notes the outpouring of love he received from more than just the religious. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The library has scheduled the following events for Nov. 2 through Nov. 7, 2026, according to its event listing. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Somonauk and Newark girls volleyball teams picked up wins on senior night, plus more in The Times Monday Roundup. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Several area volleyball teams begin the final week of the regular season, and the La Salle-Peru girls swimming co-op dominates a four-team meet in Monday's roundup. This episode includes AI-generated content.

It was senior night at Pops Dale Gymnasium, with the Streator girls volleyball team celebrating its four 12th-grade players before falling to 16-13-5 on the season with a loss to East Peoria. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Second Story Teen Center received a $9,500 community grant from the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to expand its bus program into rural Bureau County, according to a news release. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Reddick Library has scheduled the following events for early November, according to the library. Events marked “registration required” take sign-ups online at reddicklibrary.org, in person at the library or by calling 815-434-0509. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Illinois Valley Parkinson’s Support Group’s monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, at the North Utica Fire Station, according to a news release. This episode includes AI-generated content.

River Valley Players will perform “Once Upon a Mattress” Nov. 19-22 at St. Mary Center, Henry. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Starved Rock and Matthiessen Calendars are now available for purchase in stores and preorder online, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the Starved Rock Foundation. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Mendota senior Cesar Casas was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after helping the Trojans go 3-0-1 and repeat as Three Rivers Conference Tournament champions. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Members of the Princeton-Illinois chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution donated shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste and other personal items to the Second Story Teen Center pantry, according to the chapter. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The City of Peru asked residents to note the following service and cleanup dates. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Young (and rather talented) artists were dispatched Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to decorate the Peru dog park’s north wall with pictures of pooches. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Streator Township High School has announced the high honor roll and honor roll for the first quarter of the 2026-27 school year. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Three commercial trucks were damaged in collision early Sunday afternoon in downtown La Salle, but initial reports suggested no injury. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Colin Byers has been chosen to receive the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award from the Illini Chapter for the 2026-27 school year, according to his school. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Buda American Legion will host its annual veterans supper 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Buda Community Hall. This episode includes AI-generated content.