Stories about DePue, Illinois
The US Title Series Pro National Championship Boat Races begain on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Lake DePue.
The racing community is rallying around the family of Brett Jedwabny, 15, who was severely injured by a freak accident involving a pressure washer on July 9. He received life-saving treatment locally and was transported to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee
The U.S. Title Series/APBA Pro National Championships return to Lake DePue this weekend.
The Illinois Valley Democrats – which includes La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties – is scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.
Follow updates on storms as they move through La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties on Monday night.
A 56-year-old DePue man was identified as the victim of a crash Monday in Cedar Point.
The Bureau County Board passed an ordinance Tuesday that gives the sheriff’s office the ability to impound a bus or fine any company that makes an unscheduled drop off of individuals outside of a town’s limits within the county.
Waterfowl hunters should mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl blind drawings at several public hunting areas in Illinois.
The following property transfers were recorded May 16-31, 2024, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.
The Illinois Valley Democrats (La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.
The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.
The DePue Municipal Band will play summer concerts at 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 20 and June 27, weather permitting, at the Lake Park shelter.
More than 400 Illinois Valley Community College students earned 536 degrees or certificates this spring. Some 200 of them, cheered by families who packed the IVCC Gym, participated in the 58th annual commencement on May 18.
The Diocese of Peoria announced Saturday it will merge 156 parishes into 75 parishes with 127 worship sites, and in the process, close a handful of churches in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall and Livingston counties.
The following property transfers were recorded April 1-15, 2024, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.
A 76-year-old Farmington man was taken to the Ottawa hospital following a two-vehicle crash in the area of Dee Bennett and Koenig roads just west of Ottawa.
DePue decided to bring back track and field this spring for the first time in almost 10 years and the Little Giants have 12 athletes competing.
The La Salle-Peru girls track and field team won the Illinois Valley Meet and more track, baseball, softball and girls soccer results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
The Hall baseball team earned a conference win and more baseball and softball results in Thursday's NewsTribune.
The L-P softball and baseball teams earned conference wins over Rochelle and more baseball, softball, soccer and track and field results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
The IHSA released the seeds and pairings for girls soccer regionals.
The St. Bede softball team scored two runs in the seventh inning to beat Henry and more softball, baseball, girls soccer and track and field results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.
The St. Bede baseball and softball teams each beat Henry-Senachwine by one run and more baseball, softball and track and field results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.
The L-P girls soccer team beat Ottawa 8-0 and more girls soccer, baseball, softball and track and field results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
The Princeton Public Library set up its Library Road Trip stamp station.
The following property transfers were recorded March 18-31 at the Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.
Illinois Valley Community College recognized Thomas J. McCormack Scholars and other academic honorees at its annual Student Academic Awards Ceremony on April 3.
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The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.
The Mendota baseball team beat Bureau Valley and more baseball, softball, track and field and girls soccer results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.
Bureau County area residents will have an opportunity to donate blood from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. A blood drive will be hosted at DePue High School, 204 Pleasant St.
A rural Princeton man faces up to 60 years in prison after drug agents said they seized more than a pound of cocaine and 22 firearms in a Friday raid.
The St. Bede baseball team won on a walkoff single against Midland and more baseball, softball and girls soccer results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.
Five girls soccer players to keep an eye on in the NewsTribune area during the 2024 season.
A look at the La Salle-Peru, DePue-Hall, Mendota and Princeton girls soccer teams.
The L-P softball and St. Bede baseball teams rolled to nonconference victories Saturday. That and more baseball, softball, soccer and track and field results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.
The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the courthouse.
The Princeton chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual youth luncheon March 1 honoring Bureau County’s DAR Good Citizen Award winners at the Underground Inn in Princeton.
A tornado warning was issued for western Bureau County, including Kewanee, Galva and Neponset to 9:15 p.m. Monday.
Starting April 7, libraries across La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties are participating in a Library Road Trip.
The following participants in IVCC's Edible Car Contest won their categories.
The Earlville and Bureau Valley boys basketball teams advanced in regional play Monday. That and more regional results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
The following property transfers were recorded Jan. 16-31, 2024, at the Recorder of Deeds office in the Bureau County Courthouse.
A look at all the boys basketball regionals involving NewsTribune area teams.
The majority of the Bureau County Board voted Tuesday in favor of declaring the county a non-sanctuary to migrants, pledging instead to rededicate its “limited resources” to its residents.
The following property transfers were recorded for Jan. 1-15, 2024, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.
The Hall and Fieldcrest girls basketball teams advanced in the postseason and more basketball and bowling results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.
The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team beat Minooka in overtime and more basketball results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.
The La Salle-Peru girls basketball team picked up a nonconference win and more basketball and swimming results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
These Bureau County students were named to the dean’s list at their respective school for the 2023 fall semester.