The La Salle City Council agreed Monday to buy a net to address safety concerns regarding players from the men’s softball league hitting balls into the little league field at Hegeler Park.

A low pressure system, albeit a strong one, is moving from the Great Plains into southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Forecasters in Chicago and the Quad Cities have said the Illinois Valley will get a drenching plus thunderstorms that are worth keeping an eye on.

Oglesby city officials will consider applying for a grant to rehabilitate about a dozen homes in need of upgrades.

The L-P softball team earned a conference win, St. Bede baseball won in conference play and more baseball, softball, girls soccer and track and field results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Newman went into Monday’s Three Rivers East matchup against Hall averaging just over 10 runs a game. In its first meeting against the Red Devils this season, it fell well short of that average. Hall won 5-1 behind a stellar defensive effort.

The Oglesby American Legion, 410 Clark St., will host its monthly steak fry from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 25.

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Here’s a look at the boys meet records for the Princeton Ferris Invitational, which is scheduled for Monday

Here’s a look at the girls meet records for the Princeton Ferris Invitational