Spring Valley

A radio play adaptation of "My Favorite Wife," Healthy Kids Day, Earth Day, a Doors cover band and a car show are among the activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

The city of Mendota is being awarded a $1,988,625 grant to develop a multi-purpose building – owned and managed by the city – that was devastated in a 2022 fire.

Spring Valley was selected for a $695,430 state grant to fund a series of downtown improvements, including streetscape upgrades, expanded public spaces and enhanced accessibility.

Newly elected Spring Valley City Council members were sworn in during Monday’s regular council meeting following their election victories earlier this month.

The Henry-Senachwine softball team shut out Marquette, the St. Bede baseball team won and more softball, baseball, soccer and track and field results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

More than 1,000 tulips blossom as redbud trees bloom Monday, April 21, 2025, above them outside a home on the corner of Greenwood and Fourth streets in Spring Valley. The tulips bloom each year at the home. The site is a sure sign of spring.

A La Salle teacher landed in Rome on Monday to see a new saint canonized. Alex Dittmer will instead be on hand for the funeral of a pope.

Here is the list of couples of who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from April 1 through April 16, 2025.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from March 17 through March 31, 2025.

The following property transfers were recorded March 17-31, 2025, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.

Firefighters extinguished a fully-involved chicken coop fire Thursday morning on Meridian Road near Eagle Rock Christian Center in Peru.

Spring Valley will commence flushing water mains beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 21. Flushing will continue through Friday, May 2.

Voters in La Salle and Bureau counties this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

COUNTRY Financial and the Bureau County Farm Bureau have decided on five recipients this year for their 2025 Community Impact Grants.

Nicolaus Phillips says police had no business questioning him about an Ottawa shooting death without a lawyer present. Prosecutors say it’s a moot point because Phillips waived his rights. Who is correct? A La Salle County judge will settle that Friday, May 16.

The following marriage licenses were recorded March 9 through April 8, 2025, at the Bureau County Courthouse.

The Easter egg hunt Saturday at Hall High School in Spring Valley included more than just finding eggs. There were plenty of activities for children, including games, a visit with the Easter bunny, basket giveaways and a bouncy house. Upscale Resale and GROW Spring Valley coordinated the event.

The following property transfers were recorded March 1-15, 2025, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.

The St. Bede softball team won big, the Mendota baseball team beat Hall in extra innings and more baseball, softball, soccer and track and field results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

If unofficial results hold from the April 1 election, La Salle, Streator, Princeton and Spring Valley figure to have some new faces on their city councils.

The Spring Valley Police Department announced the promotion of Sgt. Bernie Larson to deputy chief.

The St. Bede baseball team won a conference game and more baseball, softball, tennis and track and field results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at all the boys track and field teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

Easter is Sunday, April 20. In the weeks prior to the holiday, there are several Easter egg hunts and opportunities to meet the Easter bunny throughout La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. Here is a list of upcoming events.

Gov. JB Pritzker wants to keep cell phones out of classrooms and wants policies implemented. Superintendents in the Illinois Valley say they’re already there.

La Cocina De Irene, a food truck, recently opened a brick and mortar location in downtown Spring Valley, 219 East St. Paul St.

A look at all the girls track and field teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

The Mendota girls soccer team beat Princeton, the Putnam County baseball and softball teams earned conference wins and more baseball, softball, tennis and track and field results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

The St. Bede, Hall, Princeton, Bureau Valley and Amboy co-op girls track and field teams competed in the Rosenberry Invite on Wednesday.

Here’s a look at how candidates across the Illinois Valley reacted to Tuesday’s unofficial election results.

Here is a list of stories from our Tuesday, April 1, 2025, election coverage.

Spring Valley voters want Mayor Melanie Malooley-Thompson to maintain her post.

The St. Bede baseball team beat Midland, Bureau Valley's Logan Philhower threw a no-hitter and more baseball, softball, track and field and soccer results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Ottawa baseball team stayed hot, improving to 7-1 on the season, with a 9-5 victory over Hall on Tuesday afternoon at King Field in Ottawa.

Polls have closed across the Illinois Valley. Here are five spotlight races we’ll be following.

Dozens of fire vehicles respond to a structure fire Tuesday on U.S. 6, across from the golf course, in La Salle. Fire departments from Peru, La Salle, Utica, Troy Grove, Wallace, Spring Valley and Oglesby were dispatched just before 2:30 p.m. to a one-story duplex home. Traffic was shut down on U.S. 6 in both directions from Richard Hallett Road to North 29th Road.

Check out photos on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from Spring Valley, La Salle, Peru, Oglesby and Utica as voters head to the polls during the consolidated election.

This spring, La Salle and Bureau county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

A crew from River Docks Inc. of Peru dredged the river opening at Barto Landing in Spring Valley. Earlier this month, the Spring Valley City Council approved a proposal for $150,000 to dredge Barto Landing. The city continues to pursue additional grant money to be reimbursed for the Barto Landing revitalization efforts.

The Henry-Senachwine softball team beat Hall, the Earlville baseball team earned its first win of the season and more baseball and softball results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the best boys basketball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024-25 season.

A large police presence responded in the 600 block of Chartres Street in La Salle near La Salle-Peru High School.

The following cases were considered by the Bureau County Grand Jury on March 21.

A look at the best girls basketball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024-25 season.

A look at the final girls basketball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area for the 2024-25 season.

The Conservation Garden at Hall High School will put on its annual display of native plants from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Hall High School Conservation Garden in Spring Valley in honor of Earth Day.

The L-P baseball team beat Princeton and more baseball, softball, soccer and track and field results in Saturday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.

Athletes from St. Bede, Henry-Midland, Putnam County, Fieldcrest and Bureau Valley medaled at the Illinois Prep Top Times meet along with baseball, softball and soccer results in Friday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.

My vision is to continue the momentum and progress we’ve experienced during the last 4 years.

A Roaring 20s themed drawdown, an Illinois Valley baseball exhibit, a presentation of "Catch Me If You Can," a trivia night and spring craft show are among the activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.