The Mendota, Earlville and Henry-Senachwine baseball teams saw their seasons end Wednesday.

Putnam County broke out its Player of the Game Chains for the first time this season for Wednesday’s regional semifinals in Annawan. By a unanimous choice, PC relief pitcher Rudy Villagomez received the honors.

Athletes from Peru Parkside, Princeton Logan and Mendota Northbrook claimed medals at the IESA Class 3A state track and field meet.

The celebration invites residents and visitors alike to a full day of engaging activities on Sunday, June 14, starting with a nature journaling class or birding walk at 9 a.m. around Lake Kakusha.

Princeton's Casey Etheridge, Putnam County's Alex Rodriguez and Fieldcrest's Micheal Beckett are seeded to medal at the IHSA state track and field meet this week, while athletes from L-P, St. Bede, Mendota, Bureau Valley, Henry-Midland and Amboy also are competing.

The repairs by the sewer plant are cutting off access to the burn pit on Tuesday, May 26, Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29.

The City of La Salle Police Department announced in a news release the results of its Memorial Day 2026 “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign.

Here’s a look at the all-time Illinois Valley Track & Field records, including schools in the BCR, NewsTribune and Times coverage area as of May 27, 2026

Here’s a look at the all-time Illinois Valley Track & Field records, including schools in the BCR, NewsTribune and Times coverage area as of May 27, 2026