La Salle

The Fort du Rocher Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Oct. 12 at the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle with regent Donna Jungnickel presiding over the meeting.

Putnam County wins a tight one over Henry-Senachwine, plus more scores from around the area.

Barring an appeal, Amy “Murri” Briel will succeed state Rep. Lance Yednock as the 76th District state representative.

Visit these award-winning coffee shops on National Espresso Day Saturday, Nov. 23.

A look at the top girls tennis players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.

La Salle-Peru's Elena Leone and Cali Mickley are the 2024 NewsTribune Girls Tennis Players of the Year after placing third in the Interstate 8 Conference Tournament and Class 1A Ottawa Sectional and winning two matches at state to finish top 32.

La Salle Alderman Jerry Reynolds presented a plaque Sept. 12 in honor of his late partner, Denise Sabotta, to the Hegeler Carus Mansion.

The IVCC men's basketball team claimed its first win of the season along with girls basketball and boys bowling results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The April 2025 ballot is starting to take shape in the Illinois Valley. Here is who filed in La Salle, Mendota, Oglesby, Peru, Princeton, Spring Valley, Streator and Utica.

A look at the top girls golfers in the NewsTribune area from the 2024 season.

La Salle-Peru senior Allie Thome repeated as NewsTribune Girls Golfer of the Year after cutting five strokes off her average, winning every match but one, winning the Interstate 8 Conference Tournament and qualifying for sectional for a third time.

The La Salle-Peru girls basketball team won big in its first game, plus more girls basketball and boys bowling results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Illinois Valley Democrats will not meet in November because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Jose Medina has turned in his resignation as L-P football coach, which is on the agenda for Wednesday’s board meeting.

The Granville Knights of Columbus donated $2,082 to Lighted Way in La Salle from its Tootsie Roll fundraiser.

Jamie Hicks, an outspoken advocate for change, announced Friday he will be running for La Salle mayor in 2025 with the goal to bring back the town everyone loves and ensure everyone has a voice.

L-P co-op's Sam Nauman swam at state swimming and more local results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Spring Valley Consolidated Community School District Foundation announced its 2024 Hall of Fame inductees – Dr. Barry Rush and Kendall Rush.

Shaw Local Radio’s Classic Hits 106 will transition to 24-hour Christmas music programming beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15.

The La Salle-Peru girls basketball team must replace all five starters from last year's team.

The Interstate 8 and Lincoln Trail conferences released their all-conference volleyball teams.

The Perfectly Flawed Foundation will host its auction gala Friday at Seneca’s Oak Ridge at 658 U.S. 6 in La Salle.

Mendota boys bowling beat Hall and more bowling and junior college basketball results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Tuesday was the first day candidates could file for municipal races in the consolidated election in April – and candidates filed in La Salle, Mendota, Peru, Princeton, Spring Valley, Streator and Utica.

La Salle’s public works department may have a new vehicle and equipment database by the end of the month as the La Salle City Council approved the purchase of a computer system.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede and Mendota boys bowling teams entering the 2024-25 season.

A look at the best boys golfers in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.

Veterans Day ceremonies will take place Monday, Nov. 11, across La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

Runners took in the illumination Sunday during the second annual Run, Run Rudolph 5K at Rotary Park in La Salle. About 400 light displays will be showcased this year. The Celebration of Lights opens to the public beginning Monday. It will continue through Jan. 1.

La Salle-Peru co-op swimmer Sam Nauman qualified for state, Fieldcrest's Caleb Krischel and Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber ran at state cross country and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Marines called him “Gramps” – Gordon Parks was only 23 – but the moniker was respectful. After two tours in Vietnam, Parks carried himself with authority and even his commanding officer took note.

La Salle police and drug agents apprehended a suspect in a July shooting near a La Salle bar. Leeonta Patton will remain in custody while awaiting trial.

Run a 5k at the Celebration of Lights, take in a Stephen King classic on the stage or see a USO-style show this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

If you've been waiting all year to experience the twinkle and ambiance of holiday lights, look no arther than Monday for the opening of the City of La Salle’s Celebration of Lights.

For the second time in less than a week, a Class X felony suspect is back in La Salle County Jail after authorities said he violated his pre-trial release.

Check out these top-rated bars and restaurants for the best martini in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

Here's a list of the best bakeries in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties, as well as the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

Peru’s Health and Wellness Committee raised a record $12,219 during its fifth annual charity golf outing to support Blue & Red Christmas for Kids.

The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois, which operates Meals on Wheels, soon will have a new place to call home as CEO Nate Kloster announced the organization’s purchase of the Peru Pizza House.

Don Jensen is in good position to retain his seat as La Salle County Board chairman.

When state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, opted not to run for reelection, it opened the door for a new face to represent the 76th District in Springfield. Democrat Amy "Murri" Briel and Republican Liz Bishop are vying for the seat.

Mother Nature drenched the Illinois Valley on Tuesday morning, but the biggest storm was the one at the polls. Voters shrugged off the rain and cast ballots in potentially record numbers.

A La Salle man charged with the sexual assault of a 10-year-old was ordered detained Monday after being charged with cutting off his ankle bracelet and trying to flee.

A La Salle County grand jury convened and returned the following indictments.

There will be collaborative effort to bring racing and entertainment back to the Illinois Valley at the La Salle Speedway and Entertainment Center.

Here is a list of couples requesting a La Salle County marriage license from Oct. 1 through Oct 17.

Fieldcrest's Caleb Krischel and Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber advanced to state in cross country along with IVCC basketball results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

L-P sophomore Aubrey Duttlinger was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after helping the Cavaliers to three wins in the last week of the regular season, including two Interstate 8 Conference wins as L-P wrapped up the league title.

A La Salle man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old was granted home confinement on Tuesday. Three days later, he was charged with cutting off his ankle bracelet and trying to flee.

Lighted Way Association of La Salle and Executive Director Jessica Kreiser recently received the 2024 Reaching Out and Building Bridges Award for developing partnerships with the city of LaSalle, city of Peru and local school districts to serve special needs students ages 3 to 22