A look at where NewsTribune area basketball teams are playing for holiday tournaments.

La Salle County farmers completed harvest with average to above-average yields despite dry conditions and concerns about input costs for the upcoming year.

Holy Cross School students in grades K-8 took a ride on the 61342 Christmas Express on Wednesday, Dec. 17 in collaboration with the Mendota Museum and Historical Society.

Putnam County Libraries will present bestselling author Jonathan Eig in a virtual program on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m.

You may not know Lacey Haltenhof, but if you’ve shopped downtowns in the Illinois Valley this holiday season, you’ve seen her work.

Granville United Church of Christ will hold a celebration of life Sunday for the Rev. Faye Gallegos, who died Nov. 1.

The Peru Township Republican Central Committee announces its official formation, marking a renewed commitment to grassroots organization, voter engagement, and the long-term strength of the Republican Party in Peru Township.

St. Bede senior Lili McClain was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after averaging 18.3 points per game over three games.

University of Illinois Extension will host a five-part educational series on conservation practices for farmers and landowners beginning Jan. 22.