Four pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout to lead the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp to a season-opening 3-0 victory over Clinton LumberKings on Tuesday in Clinton.

The Henry-Seneachwine softball team saw its season come to an end with a sectional semifinal loss Tuesday.

Taylor Vescogni threw her second straight postseason shutout, Makenzie Chamberlain drove in two runs, and the La Salle-Peru softball team beat East Peoria 2-0 in a Class 3A La Salle-Peru Sectional semifinal on Tuesday.

Hayden Pfeifer pitched a one-hit shutout, Aurora Weber got the scoring started, and Emma Mino drove home three runs as Seneca softball bested St. Bede 10-0 in the Tuesday semifinal of the Class 2A Pontiac Sectional.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp hope to contend for a postseason berth in 2026. This summer's roster includes several local players, 10 recent high school graduates and several Big Ten players.

The Henry-Senachwine and Bureau Valley baseball teams advanced in regional play, plus more results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Five graduating seniors from Bureau County high schools who have enlisted in the military were recognized this May during commencement activities and presented with financial support to help cover the cost of required military gear.

Just who are these namesakes on the walls? This is the second in a two-part series telling the story and history behind the namesakes of area gymnasiums, tracks and track meets.

The single-family residence located at 372 North 2629th Road in Oglesby was sold on May 4, for $175,000, or $203 per square foot.