The St. Bede baseball team only graduated two players last spring, so the Bruins bring back a veteran roster after going 27-5.

The Princeton softball team scored six times in the second inning, then held off a late rally from host Ottawa to earn a 9-7 victory in both team's season opener on Friday afternoon at a cold and windy King Field in Ottawa.

The St. Bede softball team beat IVC in five innings, plus more results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

Utica officials appear to have found a compromise with business owners over the outdoor dining program.

La Salle County Sheriff’s Office is participating in a campaign to step up DUI patrols from March 13 through March 23.

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois.

La Salle County Jail was recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections at the CAC’s 2026 Winter Conference on Feb. 7, 2026, in Long Beach, California.

Editor’s note: Today marks the second installment of a two-day series about the growing number of women charged with domestic assault.

The St. Bede softball team won its season opener, plus more results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.