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Utica Public Library has launched its summer reading program, “Reading Is A Blast,” which revolves around volcanoes, igneous rocks and geology.

St. Bede Academy released this month its list of students who made the honor roll in the spring 2025 semester.

Oglesby Washington School issued its honor and high honor rolls for the third trimester of the 2024-25 school year.

Eakas produces various plastic and metal parts for the automotive industry.

Shaw Media’s Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame banquet always comes with a lot of laughs and smiles and fun remembrances each year. This year’s sixth annual event also came with sorrow and sadness Thursday at the Auditorium Ballroom in downtown LaSalle.

Kettman Heating & Plumbing - With sweltering summer temperatures already trying to make their presence known, ensuring your air conditioning unit is in top shape is more critical than ever.

Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary Post 4668 in La Salle announced that a Peru Parkside student is a state winner of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Illustrating America art contest.

Sixteen awards were handed out to teams and individuals during the 2025 Shaw Media Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle.

The award-winning folk/gospel group ALATHEA will perform a pair of benefit concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, June 13 at Oglesby Union Church and at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at First Presbyterian Church, Henry.

A look at the best girls soccer players in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

A Streator man will stand trial Aug. 4 for carrying a firearm that police said had been converted into an automatic weapon.

The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group meets at 6 p.m. Monday, June 16 in the upper level of the Peru Public Library.

Surf Internet - In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, high-speed fiber-optic internet has become a vital tool for farmers aiming to increase efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.

Grace United Methodist Church will hold a garage/bake sale June 12-14 at the church, 1345 Chartes St., La Salle.

St. Bede Academy’s 42nd annual auction will be Saturday, June 14.

Trinity United Church of Christ in La Salle will host vacation Bible school June 16-18 at the church.

Mendota senior Crystal Garcia had career highs in goals (31) and assists (15) to lead the Trojans to a school record for wins and their first regional title since 2012. Garcia is the 2025 NewsTribune Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

The Juvenile Officer of the Year award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions and dedicated service to juveniles within their agencies, local community and to the law enforcement profession within the recent year.

The Utica Village Board has moved its June meeting, previously set for Thursday, to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

The La Salle City Council accepted multiple appointments and resignations during Monday night’s meeting.

Wallace Center for Hearing - Summer is a season filled with vibrant activities—from music festivals and parades to home improvement projects and yard work.

Eighty-five youth competed in the multi-discipline Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports Contest, organized by 4-H staff and volunteers from Marshall-Putnam counties, with essential support from volunteers in La Salle and Stark counties.

Lifelong best friends Kaitlyn Anderson and Lauren Harbison led the Henry-Senachwine volleyball and softball teams to unprecedented success and hope to do the same at IVCC as they continue their volleyball and softball careers.

The city will cap each donation at $500 individually each year, with the council capping donation funds at $6,000 annually. Both parameters exclude potential donations to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry in La Salle and the Illinois Valley Animal Rescue.

The city of La Salle will only issue eight special event noise exemption permits per fiscal year, after the city council approved to amend to its noise pollution ordinance during Monday’s council meeting.

The Tri-County and Heart of Illinois released their baseball and softball all-conference teams.

Uptown Grill is celebrating 40 years of business in downtown La Salle this month.

Two Streatorites reopened the West Side Cafe, 101 Armory Court, this week. Jeff and Ginger Walter opened the cafe Monday after it closed less than a year ago.

Henry's Lauren Harbison was named Class 1A First-Team All State in softball, other players from St. Bede, Princeton, Earlville, Henry and Fieldcreset also earned all-state honors and the Three Rivers announced its all-conference baseball team.

Norberg Memorial Home - When choosing a monument, it’s important to consider several factors to create a lasting and meaningful tribute.

The six-week program introduced students to gardening and plant science through classroom instruction and outdoor activities.

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra has named Aelsa Woods as its new general manager following the retirement of longtime manager Barbara Lukancic.

Mario Cotea specialist in geriatric and internal Medicine with Carle Health, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Pink Ribbon Club of the Illinois Valley, a local cancer support group.

The 2025 calendar was built entirely from the community: more than 450 photographs were submitted by visitors and local photographers, and the final calendar featured a curated selection highlighting the parks’ year-round beauty and key events.

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees Facilities Committee will next week to review construction and renovation projects.

The I&M Canal National Heritage Area promotes the economic development, culture, heritage and stories of the region and communities that owe their growth to the canal.

The First Congregational Church of Peru will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the church, located at the corner of Fourth and West streets.

The First Congregational Church of Peru will host its annual Vacation Bible School from July 22 to 24 this year.

La Salle-Peru High School announced the students who qualified for high scholarship, earning a 3.5 GPA or higher, and honor roll earning a 3.0 GPA or higher, during the spring semester of the 2024-25 school year.

For the first time, a student in Illinois Valley Community College’s study-abroad program will study in South Korea, IVCC said in a news release.

Putnam County junior Alex Rodriguez was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after winning two medals at the Class 1A state track and field meet.

Debo Ace Hardware - Father’s Day is the perfect time to show appreciation for the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who lend their time, tools, and wisdom to those around them.

Learning Stage, in cooperation with Festival 56, will be offering Camp 56, a summer camp for ages eight to 14 from July 7 through July 18 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 416 Dover Road in Princeton.

L-P junior Taylor Vescogni was named the Interstate 8 Conference Player of the Year and the Three Rivers East, Lincoln Trail and Little Ten also released all-conference teams.

"That's just the kind of community Henry is," Kaitlyn Anderson said about the support the Henry-Senachwine softball team received during its postseason run.

Since Hope Week's inception, volunteers have come together to enhance and beautify local nonprofits and parks, while also making some locations more ADA accessible.

Stage 212 has announced a final drawdown for its Queen of Hearts raffle at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 in the Atrium of the Westclox Building, 300 5th St. in Peru.

Illinois Valley Community College will begin its summer schedule on Friday, June 13, this year.

The University of Illinois Extension will lead a series of air fryer cooking classes this month looking to help local residents prepare delicious and healthy meals without using a hot oven or stove.

Henry Ace Hardware is celebrating its grand opening Friday through Sunday.