Spring Valley, Illinois news
The city of Spring Valley will provide a free electronics recycling event for Spring Valley residents only from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the John F. Kennedy School parking lot, 999 N. Strong Ave.
Here are the La Salle County marriage licenses for July 1 through July 12, 2024.
The Aden Lamps Foundation’s goal is to spread awareness about sudden unexpected infant deaths and educate families on unsafe infant sleeping environment dangers.
The 20th Convoy Against Cancer BIG Truck Show is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Ladd.
Dennis Rutishauser has been a firefighter more than 40 years and has seen plenty of bad accidents on Route 251 between Peru and Mendota – but he’s never seen a string of fatalities as he has this year.
The Spring Valley Senior League baseball team lost to Illinois in an elimination game in the Central Region Tournament on Tuesday in Peru.
Josh Pellegrini, a lifelong resident of Spring Valley, was promoted Monday to the rank of sergeant of the city's police department.
Zane Behrens was sworn in as a patrol officer for the Peru Police Department during Monday’s City Council meeting.
Follow updates on storms as they move through La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties on Monday night.
The Spring Valley Senior League baseball team bounced back from an opening loss in the Central Region Tournament to beat Wisconsin and Indiana.
A tornado warning was issued until 12:30 a.m. in La Salle and Livingston counties for Streator, Pontiac and Dwight.
With the IHSA releasing the statewide football schedules, here's a look at some top games in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.
A Mendota man was identified as the pedestrian who was struck and died Monday on Interstate 80 between the Spring Valley and Plank Road exits.
The Spring Valley Senior League baseball team will play in the Central Region Tournament in Peru with a team featuring players from five schools and seven towns. Spring Valley plays Illinois in its first game at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
The Spring Valley Community Band will perform 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the downtown minipark, directed by Brandon Czubachowski.
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.
BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus talked with new Hall football coach Logan Larson on his family ties to the Illinois Valley, his playing career in high school and college, previous coaching experiences and landing his first head coaching job at Hall
The La Salle County Coroner’s office confirmed at midday Monday that a fatality resulted from a car-semi collision on Route 71 near East 275th Road.
Over a holiday in which an Ottawa man died in a fireworks accident, Peru police ticketed six people for illegal fireworks and La Salle police issued a citation.
There’s a new antique and collectibles shop in downtown Spring Valley.
The La Salle County Coroner’s office confirmed a fatality was reported across the county line with Bureau County on Interstate 80 between Spring Valley and Peru.
The Spring Valley Senior League Baseball team beat Ottawa 13-0 in five innings to win the District 20 Tournament and advance to the Central Region Tournament in Peru.
From whimsical cupcake creations to hand-crafted chocolates and ice cream, there are many treat shops waiting to satisfy any taste.
The following property transfers were recorded June 17-30, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office
The Aden Lamps Foundation will host its annual fundraiser on Sept. 21 at Spring Creek Golf Course in Spring Valley.
The Oglesby 12U All-Star softball team defeated Spring Valley 3-0 on Sunday at Sunset Park in Peru to claim the Major League District 20 title and advance to next weekend's state tournament in Rushville.
Here is a schedule of fireworks in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties, as well as some neighboring communities for the 2024 summer season.
The following property transfers were recorded June 1-15, 2024, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.
Testimony Wednesday from La Salle-Peru area residents and officials carried a different tune than a hearing in Ottawa earlier this month pertaining to OSF HealthCare’s plans to modify services in the region.
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation awarded more than $37,000 to 12 students recently at its annual scholarship reception in Ottawa.
The following marriage licenses were recorded June 13 to June 26, 2024, at the Bureau County Courthouse:
The Princeton-Illinois chapter, NSDAR held its annual Patriot Memorial Service on June 8 honoring the chapter’s Patriots of the Revolutionary War.
A look at the baseball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.
A look at the top baseball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.
Smoke detectors awakened a Peru family early Tuesday and likely saved their lives, Peru’s fire chief said.
A motorist injured while changing a tire Friday at a roadside north of Peru died, the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office said Monday. The accident was not a hit-and-run, authorities said.
The following property transfers were recorded May 16-31, 2024, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.
A Spring Valley man charged with attempted murder was granted pretrial release with conditions, including no contact with his alleged victim, according to court documents.
State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, and state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, said Thursday they believe the city of Ottawa and OSF should work together on the health care plan for the region.
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and returned the following indictments.
The following marriage licenses were recorded between May 8 and June 12, 2024, at the Bureau County Courthouse:
The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.
A Juneteenth event was held at Kirby Park in Spring Valley. The four-hour event included basketball, food and drinks, music, bounce houses and other activities. The federal holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, the end of slavery in the United States.
The former Spring Valley hospital is for sale. Bids are due by the close of business Wednesday, July 24.
North Central Area Transit is adding an additional route to improve access. Beginning July 1, NCAT will be providing service between Streator and the La Salle–Peru area daily, which includes trips to Utica, Oglesby, Mendota and Spring Valley.
The Spring Valley City Council approved Monday the shift of $55,000 from the general fund to the recreation fund to cover the cost of the new pickle ball courts being built at Kirby Park.
The Spring Valley City Council on Monday granted Mayor Melanie Thompson permission to seek a new contract regarding the city’s electrical provider.
A look at the softball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.
A look at the top softball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.
The city of Spring Valley recently purchased Barto's Landing and plans to restore the boat launch and parking lot area. Here is a look at the boat launch.