The St. Carlos Acutis seventh grade volleyball team beat Kewanee Visitation to win a Class 1A sectional title and advance to the state tournament.

Princeton's Keighley Davis and Bureau Valley's Libby Endress were special mention IBCA All State, plus more in the NewsTribune sports briefs.

The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics will be Thursday, March 19 at Serena Middle School.

St. Rose of Lima Society will host its annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. - noon on Palm Sunday, March 29 in St. Joseph Halle, Peru.

Peru City Council applauded Monday a nurse with OSF St. Elizabeth’s who was credited with saving a man’s life on Valentine’s Day.

Dressed in formal attire, the 34 members of the award-winning Tiskilwa band came equipped with a 36-song list that included fan favorites like “Proud Mary” as they serenaded fans during the 1976 state quarterfinals. It was the very first high school band to play at state.

The next time there is a flood or tornado, La Salle County will be ready. The EMA's new command vehicle was unveiled Monday, March 9, 2026.

The L-P softball team hopes to make a postseason run behind strong pitching and a high-powered offense.

The L-P and Earlville softball teams lost their season openers, plus more results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.