Students with the Academy of Saint Carlo Acutis performed "Godspell Jr." on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Academy of Saint Carlo Acutis school in Oglesby. "Godspell JR." is the young performer’s edition of John-Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz’s groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, friendship, and love. The school conducted two performances on Friday and Saturday.

Hundreds of kids attended the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Centennial Park in Peru. Over 7,000 Easter eggs were scattered across the park.

Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa’s underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.

The trail will be closed to accommodate the park’s ongoing trail improvement projects.

The Hall softball team earned its first win, area athletes medaled at Illinois Prep Top Times and more results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

La Salle-Peru senior Anna Riva was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after smacking three home runs in a game against Morton.

L-P baseball coach Matt Glupczynski was happy with his team's 'complete game' in a 10-2 win over Princeton on Saturday.

Dani Holland with Shaw Local Radio interviews Renee Mustered, a La Salle-Peru mom who created a mental health and grief support app after losing her son.

La Salle County prosecutors have lodged a complaint alleging bullying and verbal harassment against the chief judge. The complaint was tendered to a state agency that polices the bench