The L-P boys soccer team beat Somonauk, the L-P co-op swim team topped Morris and more results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Kettman Heating & Plumbing - Hard water can silently cause damage to your plumbing, appliances, and even your skin and hair.

Utica has a moratorium on solar farms. But does that apply to residents who want to mount energy-saving panels on the roofs of their homes? The Utica Village Board decided Monday it shouldn’t.

Putnam County beat Hall 26-28, 25-17, 25-22 in a nonconference match Monday in Spring Valley.

The Mendota boys soccer team beat Yorkville, Princeton edged L-P in boys golf and more results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Stage 212 needs two things to finish its remodeling of the Robert Manahan Theatre in La Salle. First, they need a little luck the next contractor comes in when scheduled. Second, they need cash.

An Oglesby man waived his right to an extradition hearing Monday and will go to Minnesota to face charges for allegedly threatening that state’s lieutenant governor.

Led by a strong junior class, the La Salle-Peru co-op girls swim team hopes to improve on its sectional finish, qualify swimmers for state and win as many meets as possible.

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Aug. 31 - Sept. 6. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Junior Sam Nauman led the L-P co-op to the title at the Sterling Invite, the L-P volleyball team won the Rock Falls Invite and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Preston, 25, of Mendota, said he has always had a passion for helping others, originally centering his interest on becoming a teacher. But life had other plans.

The Hall boys golf team won the Bureau County Match Play Championship and more results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

Mendota took an early lead, but Newman responded and went on to win 35-18 on Friday in Mendota.

The L-P football team fell to 0-2 with a 32-20 loss to Metamora on Friday.

After Hall-Putnam County broke through and scored in the fourth quarter to pull within a score, Erie-Prophetstown responded with a TD of its own and stepped up defensively to finish off a 19-7 win in Spring Valley.

A Marseilles man was convicted Friday of killing his father on Father’s Day weekend 2024. Logan Petre faces up to 60 years for murder, with more time coming if convicted of another pending charge.

Debo Ace Hardware - As cooler weather rolls in and the leaves begin to change, fall becomes the ideal season to tackle home improvement and maintenance projects.

Henry-Senachwine senior Brooklynn Thompson was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after helping the Mallards to a 3-0 start.

Here are five Times-area boys cross country runners to keep an eye on during this fall season.

The Anderson brothers won the gold medal eight times and numerous other silver and bronze medals.

The L-P volleyball team won a nonconference match, Henry-Senachwine topped Seneca and more volleyball, soccer, golf and cross country results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

St. Bede sophomore Kijah Lucas posted five of her team-best eight kills and added a pair of blocks in the final set as the Bruins topped host Marquette 22-25, 25-21, 25-14 in a Tri-County Conference match on Thursday at Bader Gym in Ottawa.

A Streator man caught with cocaine and a loaded gun pleaded guilty Thursday and was sentenced to a year in prison.

The City of Mendota is inviting senior residents to help shape the future of local housing, transportation and services by attending a community input session on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Dr.

The City of Mendota and Live Well Mendota will host Family Safe Night Out on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Dr.

A look at the football stat leaders in the NewsTribune area after Week 1 of the season.

The La Moille Lions Club will host a chicken dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at 308 Howard St.

Isaac Diaz had a hat trick in Mendota's win over Rochelle and more soccer, volleyball, golf and tennis results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

L-P fell behind early in the first set but bounced back to beat Rock Falls 25-18, 25-18 in a nonconference match.

“After 11 wonderful years with Christine Pellegrini, we are excited to welcome Jenny Peters as the new owner,” read the announcement on the business’s social media account.

Learn how Illinois Valley residents fought, worked, played and farmed the land during a series of presentations offered through Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center. 

Mike Lock and Justin Forbes are opening the card store at 1801 4th St.

Norberg Memorial Home - Funerals are often one of the most unexpected and significant financial burdens a family can face.

The La Salle-Peru, Hall-Putnam County and Mendota games were delayed by inclement weather on Friday. Jack Brady wins his first game as St. Bede coach. That and more in this week's football notebook

Got an idea on what Mendota’s forthcoming pavilion should look like? Reimagine Mendota is accepting proposals until Sept. 8.

A group of nine local veterans took to the skies Tuesday morning at Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru as part of Dream Flights, a national program that gives older veterans the chance to experience a ride in a World War Two-era plane.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Amboy co-op and Henry-Midland boys cross country teams entering the 2025 season.

Hall used a big run in the first set and then came through in a back-and-forth second set to come away  with a 25-20, 25-20 victory over Mendota on Tuesday.

Behind four goals from Isaac Diaz, Mendota improved to 5-1 with a shutout win in boys soccer action. Plus more golf and volleyball scores in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Something a little different to help get runners in shape and excited for the season is what Ottawa cross country coach Dan Heaver had in mind when putting together the Ottawa Nautical Mile Relays. Mission accomplished.

Dani Holland interviewed Vital Life Foundation Executive Director Johanna Senn for the Dream Flight event that happened at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. There were nine veterans in total who were honored.

The cross country season is underway. Here are the team-by-team girls previews with top returners, key newcomers and info on every The Times area squad for the 2025 season.

The Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly taco night from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Maitri Path to Wellness - Recovery is a journey worth celebrating—and this September, the community is invited to do just that at the 2nd Annual Recovery Awareness Event, hosted by Maitri Path to Wellness.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio, Henry-Midland and Fieldcrest girls cross country teams.

The next Diabetes Support Group meeting will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center, Conference Room C, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota.

The Illinois Extension Master Naturalist program is designed for adults who want to have a positive impact on their community by serving as environmental stewards and naturalists.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion has upgraded the Mansion’s driveway thanks to a donation of gravel provided by Tri Con Materials, according to a Hegeler Carus news release.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is a classroom and online driver refresher course designed for drivers 50 years or older. The program aims to help participants retain their driving competency.

Emergency crews responded early Sunday morning to a two-vehicle crash outside of Mendota where three people were hospitalized with minor injuries while the other driver fled the scene.