Fr. Jeff Windy offered Holy Thursday Mass on Thursday, March 2, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Utica. It was on Holy Thursday 351 years ago that Fr. Marquette offered the first Mass in Illinois territory here. Utica is historically the spot where the first Mass was said in Illinois.

The University of Illinois Extension recently held its annual Oglesby Agronomy Summit for Illinois farmers, ag professionals and community members.

A look at the girls track and field teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.

A look at the girls track and field teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.

The 881-kilowatt system is expected to span approximately 50,000 square feet of roof space and generate approximately 1 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy annually that will help power the facility plant, offsetting roughly 700 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each

The La Salle-Peru Area Career Center is partnering with a creative agency led by local alumni to produce digital content showcasing its career and technical education programs.

Putnam County senior Johnathon Stunkel was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after a strong three games at the plate and on the mound.

If you are the parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of La Salle-Peru Township High School District #120, you are urged to attend.

Connor Hopkins is joined over the phone by Jessica Brayfield, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties. Together, they discuss the upcoming home build here in the Illinois Valley, and what interested parties can do to help