The skate park at the Illinois Valley YMCA is closed. It might stay closed unless local cities can chip in with the upkeep.

America’s favorite teacher could be teaching in the science wing of La Salle-Peru High School.

Jack Oester's two-run single gave Princeton baseball a win over Mendota, the DePue-Hall and Mendota girls soccer teams won, and more in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a hands-on sourdough starter workshop from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 12, at Illinois Valley Community College.

The La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., will hold several events and programs in April.

The Illinois Valley YMCA will hold a free Healthy Kids Day for families beginning at noon on Saturday, April 18.

Illinois Valley Community College will host its annual SciFest on April 17 at 7 p.m. in the College Gymnasium, featuring more than 100 interactive science demonstrations and experiments.

La Salle, Bureau and Marshall-Putnam counties 4-H members demonstrated public speaking skilss during the 4-H Public Speaking Contest at Illinois Valley Community College.

A single-family residence located at 2560 East 259th Road in Peru changed owners on March 25.