Ottawa police said there was no basis to a report of a suspicious person early Wednesday near Lincoln School.

No arrests were made, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

La Salle County has a new judge. Longtime prosecutor Greg Sticka has been appointed to the seat being vacated by Associate Judge Michael C. Jansz.

Here’s a look at the boys meet records for the Rollie Morris Invitational which will be on line in Saturday's meet at Hall High School

Here’s a look at the girls meet records for the Rollie Morris Invitational which will be on line in Saturday's meet at Hall High School

Former Oswego East High School and Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp pitcher Noah Schultz made his Major League Baseball debut Tuesday with the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.

The La Salle Speedway and Event Center is cleared to host its 2026 summer event schedule after the La Salle City Council approved special event permits on Monday.

Hall baseball beat Kewanee, St. Bede and Henry softball won big, IVCC softball swept a doubleheader and more in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Senior standout Casey Etheridge swept the hurdles and took part in the winning relays in the 4x100 and 4x400 relay, the latter setting a new meet record. His efforts helped lead the Tigers to a first-place finish over runner-up Kewanee by 24 points, 193.5 to 169.5.