On Thursday evening, Mendota Police responded to reports of a shooting at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street.

The Bureau County Grand Jury considered the following cases on Sept. 25

The Chicago Bears travel out west to play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give the latest news from Halas Hall and preview Sunday's game

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a semi truck that struck the overpass of Illinois Route 251 and Interstate 80 on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 in Peru. The incident happened shortly after 7:15a.m. The driver of the semi had to be extricated and taken to OSF in Peru for minor injuries. Illinois State Police, Peru Fire and EMS, Senica Towing and Illinois Department of Transportation were all on the scene.

Former gubernatorial candidate and staunch conservative Darren Bailey launched a repeat campaign Thursday and once again chose a suburban running mate

Sandwich senior Kai Kern fired a 4-over 75 to take the individual championship of the Kishwaukee River Conference Meet, Ottawa topped Mendota to wrap up an undefeated season, plus more results from around The Times area.

Seneca defeated Marquette 25-12, 25-20 on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 at Bader Gymnasium. Check out photos of the match by Kyle Russell.

St. Bede, Putnam County and Henry earn conference wins in volleyball and more in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Bureau Valley's Maddie Wetzell hit for two points off Mendota blockers, and sophomore Mya Shipp’s smash put the finishing touches on a 22-25, 25-19, 25-17 victory for the Storm.

One River Zen in Ottawa, in partnership with the Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund, has selected writer Alexandria Braboy and artist David Arthur for an eight-week residency focused on the intersection of art, community, and Zen practices.

The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa is hosting a variety of free events for all ages the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.

The fully immersive experience, including the macabre aspects of death in the Victorian Era, will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, according to a Hegeler Carus news release.

This week's guest picker for Week 5 is Mike Vaughn, our BCR photographer extraordinaire, who captures all the action on the gridiron

A Swedish study of 2.4 million children born between 1995 and 2019 shows no causal link between Tylenol and autism, Illinois doctors and families say, warning the administration’s language is harmful and dehumanizing

The Chicago Bears' offensive line showed growth Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. But can that continue against the Las Vegas Raiders if starting right tackle Darnell Wright doesn't play?

The Chicago Bears didn’t see too much injury improvement Thursday. Five players didn’t practice for a second straight day, including starting right tackle Darnell Wright and rookie tight end Colston Loveland.

Participants can decorate their own autumn-themed fruit baskets using markers or colored pencils, celebrating the season with a hands-on creative activity.

The 2025 Putnam County High School Homecoming court includes students from all class years.

Illinois Extension Nutrition Educator Susan Glassman will lead free “Eating for Bone Health” classes this October in Walnut and Utica.

The USDA recently announced the termination of future Household Food Security reports. The report has been published annually for 30 years. Its last report, which will contain 2024 data, will be its last.

The grand reopening begins at 3 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and will include refreshments and giveaways.

The Illinois Valley Parkinson’s Support Group will hold its monthly meeting from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct.6, at the Utica fire station on Route 178 just south of Casey’s.

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will kick off its season Saturday, Sept. 27. Bill's Barktober Fest is also happening Saturday in downtown Ottawa.

Here's a closer look at the Bureau County football games for Week 5 of the 2025 season for Princeton, Bureau Valley, Hall, St. Bede and Amboy.

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will open its 76th season with a pops concert titled “Go West, Young America!” on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.

Check out these fantastic fall festivals in Sycamore, St. Charles, Utica, Aurora and more.

From wine tastings to historic tours, Galena is the perfect destination for a quick weekend getaway.

Join hosts JT Pedelty and Eddie Carifio as they preview Week 5 in Illinois high school football for the western and southern portions of northern Illinois

Looking for an outdoorsy getaway this season? Check out these four destinations in northern Illinois.

A recap of Tuesday's Three Rivers meet, a look at Princeton's first-year golfers and the Tigers move back to Class 1A for the first time in 15 years

Although Week 5 isn't filled with games pairing undefeated teams, there's more than enough contest of intrigue to keep an eye on. Steve Soucie takes a look at some of the top games of Week 5.

The magazine profiles notable figures such as Brig. Gen. W.H.L. Wallace of Ottawa, who was killed at Shiloh, and Brevet Maj. Gen. T.E.G. Ransom of Peru, a four-time wounded favorite of Grant and Sherman who died of disease in Georgia just before his 30th birthday.

Flu clinics will be held at multiple locations starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Putnam County EMA Building from 9 a.m. to noon.

A total of $377,000 was awarded to 327 students for the 2025-2026 school year, and more than 130 of those students gathered to meet the donors, according to an IVCC news release.

How did a 50 burger turn into a hotdog celebration just one week later? The answer is easy. Ben Johnson cooked, Marc Silverman writes.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation awarded $194,800 in grants on Monday, Sept. 15, to eight local nonprofits, ranging from a historic summer camp to a new arts center.

The sessions aim to help participants incorporate healthcare providers’ recommendations into healthier daily habits.

Carson Rowe shot a one-under par 71 to lead Henry-Senachwine to a tie for the team title at the Tri county boys golf tournament, LaSalle Peru volleyball won its 20th match plus more scores in Wednesday's LaSalle News Tribune Sports Roundup,

Sam Nauman and Finley Jobst each won two individual events and swam on two winning relays to lead the La Salle-Peru co-op to dual victories over Geneseo and Bloomington on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had his best game of the season Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. Here's how he got there and can take another step against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland and starting right tackle Darnell Wright both missed practice and led a group of five players who didn’t participate Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.

All Illinois adults should get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall to prepare for this year’s respiratory illness season, state public health officials announced this week

Crews replaced the roof on the Illinois Veterans Home on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 in La Salle.

A 20-year-old man was treated and released from the hospital after being shot early Wednesday morning in Ottawa, police said.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 3 on Wednesday after his four-touchdown performance against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Supreme Court has ordered former Illinois attorney general Republican nominee Tom DeVore’s law license suspended for 60 days, following a yearslong public feud involving his client-turned-girlfriend

While many Oktoberfest celebrations happen in September, here's a list of German-themed beer festivals happening in October.

Linda Mae Hiltabrand, who passed away in February 2024, was a member of the L-P class of 1971 and a former member of the L-P Foundation board.

The Streator Public Library will host a week of free events and activities from Monday, Oct. 6, through Saturday, Oct. 11, featuring art programs, book clubs, scavenger hunts and more.

The Class of 1975 remains the largest to enter and graduate from L-P. At the time, it was also the largest graduating class in the area.