Illinois Valley Community College will host two information sessions for prospective nursing students in January and February 2026.

A Master Naturalist volunteer will present “Scales & Tails: Reptiles of the Prairie State” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Utica Public Library.

Thursday’s warm up is due to a low-pressure weather system pulled in from the Gulf region, National Weather Service spokesperson Brett Borchadt said.

The Earlville girls basketball team earned a conference win, plus more results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Stage 212 in La Salle is offering a children’s theater workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Last year, the PIT had 98 state qualifiers, 39 state-place winners and seven state champions compete in the tournament. Princeton coach Steve Amy said this year’s tournament promises to have the same caliber of mat talent.

Five people have been admitted to intensive care in La Salle County with the flu, health officials said Monday.

Karson Doyle's big night led the Mendota girls basketball team to a win, plus more results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

La Salle-Peru scored the last five points of the first quarter and first eight of the second to grab the momentum and pull away from Sterling for a 65-41 win Tuesday.