News Tribune

Grand Ridge Grade School announced its honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

Illinois Valley Community College is hosting a panel of local lenders April 28 to help aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the biggest obstacle to starting a business: securing capital.

The recognition of half a century of dedication and passion for Starved Rock featured speakers, photos and memories from Grivetti’s time at the park and as the leader of the foundation.

A single-family home in Sheridan that sold for $400,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County in the past week

The L-P girls track and field team won its invitational, Princeton girls soccer won its tournament, Geno Dinges threw a two-hit shutout for St. Bede baseball and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Cayden Benavidez knew what he needed to do and did it. He came through in the clutch for Princeton by delivering a game-winning sac fly for a 9-8 Three Rivers Conference crossover victory over Sherrard on Saturday at Prather Field.

A 1,088-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1940, has changed hands.

Carol Wiedmann (R-Earlville) was appointed Thursday, April 9, 2026, to the La Salle County Board.

Farmers wouldn’t mind a little more rain, but a wet March has effectively snapped a months-long drought across North Central Illinois – indeed, across most of the state.


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