As daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 2, the American Red Cross is urging Illinois residents to test their smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly.

Princeton's Payton Frueh and Amboy's Henry Nichols qualified for state cross country and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Valshon Powe scored six touchdowns and rushing for 243 yards to lead Bloomington Central Catholic to a 41-20 victory over Princeton in a Class 3A playoffs opener.

Amboy began its quest for a third straight Illinois 8-Man state championship with a 68-8 win over Milford-Cissna Park on Saturday.

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Bloomington Central Catholic defeated Princeton 41-20 during the first round of the IHSA Class 3A football playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Central Catholic High School.

Illinois Valley Community College will close both campuses Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.

Jennifer Ebner, La Salle County Clerk, has been recognized with the Commitment to Service Award for outstanding dedication and commitment to public service.

Henry Presbyterian Church will host a two-hour Holiday Seminar designed to help people cope with grief during the holiday season.

Starved Rock State Park, the most visited state park in Illinois, hosted 180 University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists and staff on Oct. 9 and 10 for their annual state conference.