The Ottawa boys wrestling team topped La Salle-Peru 45-33, while the Cavaliers girls squad defeated the host Pirates 36-31 at Kingman Gym on Thursday night.

The 10th Judicial Circuit of Illinois said long time public defender Roger Clayton Bolin, of Buda, died on Jan. 1 at the age of 71.

Mendota Chamber of Commerce having Valentine's Baby Contest.

Illinois Valley Community College will host two information sessions for prospective nursing students in January and February 2026.

A Master Naturalist volunteer will present “Scales & Tails: Reptiles of the Prairie State” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Utica Public Library.

Thursday’s warm up is due to a low-pressure weather system pulled in from the Gulf region, National Weather Service spokesperson Brett Borchadt said.

The Earlville girls basketball team earned a conference win, plus more results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Stage 212 in La Salle is offering a children’s theater workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Last year, the PIT had 98 state qualifiers, 39 state-place winners and seven state champions compete in the tournament. Princeton coach Steve Amy said this year’s tournament promises to have the same caliber of mat talent.