The Putnam County Junior High Scholastic Bowl team won the Little Tri-County championship on Saturday. PC defeated Henry-Senachwine 400-60 and El Paso- Gridley 320-240 to sweep pool play. PC defeated Roanoake-Benson for the championship 290-260. PC hosts the regional this week

Mendota track and field athlete Greyson Lane is 'stable and communicating' at Lurie's Children's Hospital in Chicago after being struck by a shot put at practice.

The athletes were recognized for qualifying in the snowshoe competition and the state basketball tournament with a certificate from Board President Greg Sarver.

A single-family home in La Salle that sold for $380,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County in the past week.

The Mendota softball team won three games at the Byron tournament, Fieldcrest baseball earned a walk-off win and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The cultural competition will encourage students to practice Spanish and explore cultural traditions outside the classroom.

The outage will take place from 11th Street and Chartres Street to 1322 Chartres St.

The meeting is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

A best-selling author is coming to the Mendota Public Library to discuss his book on famous Chicago hood Al Capone and his infamous vault.