La Salle

The La Salle-Peru girls bowling team finished fifth at the state tournament, led by junior Kamryn Oscepinski, who placed eighth to become the third bowler in program history to earn a state medal.

Many brides and couples attended the Shaw Local Radio Bridal and Event Expo on Sunday at Senica's Oak Ridge in La Salle.

The La Salle-Peru co-op boys swim team concluded its season at sectionals and the IVCC men's and women's basketball teams wrapped up the regular season.

The La Salle restaurant serves up live music from nationally touring artists at a small venue.

What is the greatest issue facing La Salle? Gary Hammers: Our city’s poor tax revenue. Our city’s poor tax revenue is a direct result of inadequate support for local businesses

What is the greatest issue facing La Salle? Jamie Hicks: The greatest issue facing La Salle today is a lack of transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership in local government

Tyler Thompson: The greatest issue I feel is the lack of funding which stall the maintenance and development of the city

Special Olympics supporters hopes to rake in $35,000 after dozens of bathers took part in a Saturday polar plunge in Mendota.

Illinois Valley Democrats are scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St., La Salle.

Students from Trinity Catholic Academy in La Salle, Peru Catholic School and Holy Family School in Oglesby came together for an All Schools Mass on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in La Salle. The Most Reverend Bishop Louis Tylka, Bishop of Peoria announced a new name for the three schools calling it Carlo Acutis. Last year, the Catholic Diocese of Peoria announced the consolidation of the three schools.

The La Salle-Peru High School Board of Education released a portion of audio from a closed session meeting conducted on Feb. 6, 2022, after a review from the Attorney General’s Office.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, visited La Salle City Hall on Thursday to award grant funding and get an update on the city’s plans to construct a new high-producing water well outside of the flood plain and near its water treatment plant

A contractor for the city of Princeton is ready to tackle the Marion Street storm sewer project, and work may begin as soon as Monday.

The L-P and Oglesby Catholic Schools have a new name – and a new patron saint: Carlo Acutis.

Princeton High School’s Scholastic Bowl team battled its way to a second-place finish at the Streator Hexagonal Tournament on Saturday, which is the successor of the Streator Rotary Tournament.

Shaw Local Radio will host its Bridal and Event Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Senica’s Oak Ridge on U.S. 6 just east of La Salle.

Tickets are still available but selling fast for the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation’s first “Mardi Gras Carnivale” at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club Saturday, March 1.

All qualifying La Salle residents now have the opportunity to apply for the Housing Rehabilitation Grant, after the North Central Illinois Council of Governments opened the applications.

February is Career and Technical Education month. The school celebrated with Spirit Week at the La Salle-Peru Area Career Center. The program helps students and staff rally around a common cause: building a sense of community and belonging.

Here are five storylines to watch in the BCR/NewsTribune area for the boys basketball postseason.

The Streator High School Scholastic Bowl won its Streator Hexagonal Tournament. 

The La Salle-Peru girls bowling team is making its third state appearance in the last four years this weekend.

Bill Walsh Automotive’s Coronet Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealership in Peru will close on Feb. 28.

Music festivals, a model train fair and farm toy show, a Taylor Swift tribute and bridal expo are among the highlights of activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

The La Salle-Peru High School Renaissance Students of the Month were recognized Wednesday during a breakfast ceremony.

The La Salle-Peru High School Board and administration are hosting a coffee talk about the recent progress made in replanting its agriculture program.

La Salle and Peru will be getting a spotlight in the form of a PBS television show on Feb. 27.

Five NewsTribune-area football players to watch for the 2025 season.

The city of La Salle held two public hearings Tuesday on proposed improvements to the city’s water treatment plant and water system.

The city of La Salle donated $300 on Tuesday to the Illinois Valley baseball league, formerly the La Salle, Oglesby and Peru little leagues.

Charlie Ellerbrock, a sports and sometimes news reporter for Shaw Local Media who passed away unexpectedly at his Ottawa home late last week, will be remembered for his skill, his passion and his friendly heart.

St. Bede Academy announced the top 10 of the Class of 2025.

La Salle-Peru's Anna Ricci was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after helping the Cavalier girls bowling team to Interstate 8 Conference and Dixon Regional titles.

A look at the postseason seeds and regional pairings for all the boys basketball teams in the NewsTribune area.

The L-P girls bowling team advanced to state, girls basketball regionals opened and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

L-P's Kiely Domyancich, Ottawa’s Juliana Thrush, Streator’s Lily Gwaltney and Seneca’s Catalina Pacheco and Sammie Greisen qualified for the IHSA girls wrestling state tournament out of the Geneseo Sectional on Saturday.

Farmers and grocery shop owners in La Salle County are bracing for the impact the U.S. faces of a potential trade war from recently imposed federal tariffs.

The St. Bede boys basketball team edged Henry, sectional wrestling results and more in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

Bill Hunt of Oglesby announced his bid for election to the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees.

Museums and historical sites in La Salle County are open to visitors who purchase $1 passports valid from Saturday, Feb. 15, to Monday, Feb. 17.

The Illinois Valley Food Pantry in La Salle accepted a $4,000 check from Oglesby Elks Lodge 2360.

Schools in and around La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties have announced closures and e-learning days ahead of a predicted snowstorm Wednesday.

Businesses, organizations and events in and around La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties have announced closures and cancellations ahead of a predicted snowstorm Wednesday.

A look at all the girls basketball regionals involving NewsTribune-area teams.

The Putnam County girls basketball team won against Mendota and more basketball results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

It is important to know your community’s parking rules to help plows get around and to save yourself from getting towed, snowed in or a parking ticket.

Kramer's Guns & Supplies in Spring Valley recently held two raffles for the La Salle VFW Auxiliary, yielding $3,490 in proceeds to help veterans in the Illinois Valley.

A La Salle man died in a car-bicycle crash Sunday evening near Lostant.

Liz Bishop announced her candidacy for La Salle city clerk.

The L-P girls basketball team won a nonconference game, the Princeton girls earned a share of the Three Rivers East title and more results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.