The Chicago Bears will officially have two of their playmakers from the secondary back for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are active for Friday game in front of a national audience.

Advocates of the SAFE-T Act say the law is not to blame for the arson attack of a Chicago train passenger and the arrest record of the man charged with the attack shows cash bail system didn’t work.

Here's the leading ladies of the 2025 volleyball season representing players from Bureau Valley, Hall, LaMoille, Ohio, Princeton and St. Bede

The highest totals are expected in areas near and north of I-80, with the greatest confidence for 6 inches or more across McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, northern Cook, and northern Will counties

The good times never seemed so good for Caroline Keutzer. The senior outside hitter led Princeton to the Three Rivers East championship and their first regional title in four years. She was unanimously named first-team all-conference and to the IVCA All-State Honorable Mention.

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees recognized the women’s tennis team on Tuesday, Nov. 18 and approved a $75,000 grant for nursing program improvements.

The Peru Public Library will host a historical examination of the Starved Rock Murders case at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 1409 11th St.

Shepherd Middle School in Ottawa has announced its honor roll students for the first trimester of the 2024-25 school year.

Bureau County Chorus and Princeton Community Band will perform a joint Christmas concert Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Community Life Center at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton.

The JOY group for senior men and women will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Park Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Vermillion St., Streator.

Here's an update of boys tournaments for Bureau County teams Bureau Valley, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton and St. Bede on Nov. 27

Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding residents to use caution when shopping online or in stores.

Illinois’ seven-day firearm deer season will conclude Dec. 4-7.

Marquette Academy Elementary Campus has announced its honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

The Chicago Bears activated cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon off injured reserve on Thursday ahead of Friday’s game at the Philadelphia Eagles.

Anyone seeking to receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has to apply, regardless if they are currently receiving them, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Join the Prairie Singers as they celebrate the season with a heartwarming blend of secular and sacred music that captures the spirit of Christmas.

The parade steps off at 6 p.m. in downtown Ottawa.

The beloved Chris Kringle Market opens for the season Friday, Nov. 28 in downtown Ottawa.

Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at these favorite bars and taverns in northern Illinois.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

A potent winter storm is expected to sweep across northern Illinois this weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of heavy snowfall, hazardous travel, and the potential for more than 6 inches of accumulation across much of the region

Greg Vaccaro, Peru Township supervisor, announced Wednesday the newly-created township website www.perutownshipil.com

The La Salle County Board observed a moment of silence Wednesday for Tom Walsh, an Ottawa Democrat who served the county for decades both from his home city and in Springfield. The 80-year-old passed away Nov. 19.

You’ve seen one of the film adaptations of “A Christmas Carol” – maybe you watch one every year – why not make the traveling radio show a Yuletide tradition, too?

Leland, Marquette, Seneca, Serena all scored boys basketball victories Wednesday, while Seneca saw two girls wrestlers make it to championship matches in Rockford.

From Capitol News Illinois: Ameren Illinois residential customers will see an average $3.65 increase on their natural gas bills in January after the Illinois Commerce Commission last week slashed proposed rate hikes for two of the state’s largest utilities

A windy and cold Thanksgiving morning didn’t stop runners from showing up to the 47th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot, which drew just shy of 1,300 participants.

The Carlo Acutis girls basketball team beat Annawan 44-13 on Tuesday to win the IESA Class 1A Annawan Regional championship.

The L-P girls wrestling team had two wrestlers win at the Rockford East Invitational and the St. Bede boys basketball team lost, plus more results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Bureau County Grand Jury considered the following cases on Nov. 14.

Lincoln-Way co-op had seven wrestlers make their respective first-place matches to dominate the Minooka Thanksgiving Throwdown

While the National Weather Service stressed that exact snowfall totals and the precise track of the storm remain uncertain, confidence is growing that much of the region will experience accumulating snow during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year

The Chicago Bears are heading back on the road for a big test in front of a national audience when they play the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

The Chicago Bears were without a few defensive starters Wednesday in their only practice of the week before playing the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. Tyrique Stevenson, T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell were all out.

The donated turkeys will be prepared by the Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois and delivered through the Meals on Wheels program to about 200 residents across DeKalb County.

Lane Welch - Thrivent Financial recently moved her office to the second floor of Main Street Market at 317 E. Main St., Streator.

The Boatyard Bar & Bistro, 1130 N. 27th Road, Ottawa, closed for the season.

The improvements to its La Salle theater have been a hit, but Stage 212 seeks additional help meeting its fundraising goal.

The Three Rivers announced its all-conference football team and L-P's Aubrey Duttlinger and Kelsey Frederick earned all-state honors in volleyball.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and other attorneys general are asking the federal court to vacate the new SNAP guidance and block its implementation “to ensure that families do not lose critical food assistance,” Raoul's office said

The Bureau Valley Storm held Roanoke-Benson scoreless after the first quarter for a 33-6 win to capture the 2A Spring Valley 7th grade regional championship on Tuesday. The Storm (22-1) will play Seneca (17-1) for the Fieldcrest Sectional championship at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3

The Chicago Bears will face a big test in front of a national audience when they travel to play the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give the latest news from Halas Hall and break down the key matchup for Friday's game

Can pets feast on Thanksgiving food? What are no-nos, and how seasoning matters a lot.

It’s a long-held tradition for children to visit Santa to tell jolly old St. Nick what they want for Christmas.

The Reddick Public Library District, 1010 Canal St., Ottawa, will host several programs and events in December.

The Putnam County Public Library District has launched a Little Free Pantry at its Granville branch to support community members facing food insecurity or hardship.

Illinois Valley Community College’s three music ensembles will perform separate holiday concerts during the first week of December.

Ladd Mayor Frank Cattani will speak about the Cherry Mine Disaster and his recent trip to Italy at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Bureau County Genealogical Society building.

Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland, Fieldcrest and Somonauk/Leland were among the girls teams to score wins, while Leland's boys earned a title-game opportunity in The Times Tuesday Roundup.