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The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 18 in the Peru Public Library.

Have you ever wondered about the history of the names behind area gymnasiums, fields and tracks. Here's where you can find out.

Authorities have released new details about the man charged in connection with a shooting near DePue that left a 3-year-old child dead.

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 beat St. Bede and Bureau Valley bounced Galva in baseball.

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 action, PC beat St. Bede in baseball 5-0 while the Bruins turned the tables in softball for an 18-5 win

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 19, at Hy-Vee, 1651 Midtown Road, Peru.

Streator Fire Department Captain Bryan Park will serve as the interim fire chief following the appointment of Chief Gary Bird as interim city manager.

The breakfast includes unlimited pancakes, sausages and drinks.

The breakfast recognizes and rewards students nominated by faculty and staff for their exceptional character throughout the school and for their work in the classroom.

Streets Department Director Nick Stremlau said that the reasoning behind this is that grass left in the street could eventually clog storm drains.

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Ottawa softball's Teagan Darif!

A Mendota man was charged with multiple offenses -- with more under review -- after leading police on a Saturday pursuit.

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 Princeton, L-P, Mendota, Ottawa, Streator at Mendota in 2A.

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 infrastructure funds previously allocated to Illinois

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.

Princeton Tourism recently announced the city will hold an America 250 Celebration Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, in downtown Princeton.

OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center will host a community blood drive Tuesday, May 26, seeking donations to support local hospital blood supplies.

Officers will conduct high-visibility enforcement focusing on seat belt violations. Motorists who fail to buckle up can expect to be stopped and ticketed.

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 Safe Routes to School program.

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.

Art Riewaldt won a city bid for the property at Washington Street and Illinois Route 251 with an offer of $40,000.

A La Salle man faces up to 30 years if convicted of charges stemming from a Saturday drug raid of his residence.

Illinois Valley Community College recently recognized 200 students for academic achievement at its annual Student Academic Awards ceremony.

Gateway Services will hold its seventh annual Online Silent Auction from noon Sunday, June 7, through 9 p.m. Sunday, June 14.

A look at the top performances for track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.