Mendota

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.

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 Hall and Princeton girls basketball teams won Tuesday to win their pools in the Princeton Holiday Tournament.

Dozens of local high school and middle school students turned out for the inaugural IVCC Eagles Run races Saturday at Illinois Valley Community College.

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.

The City of Mendota is acquiring a vacant downtown building at 601 Eighth St.

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.

OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center received an “A”' grade in the biannual Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for the Fall of 2024

Mendota goalkeeper Mateo Goy made some big saves during the Class 1A state tournament to help the Trojans place third. He was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week for his performance.

A look at the Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Earlville, Fieldcrest and Henry-Senachwine girls basketball teams.

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.

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.

Mendota's Cesar Casas was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after scoring two goals and recording an assist in the sectional final and supersectional to help the Trojans advance to state.

Get Ready to Thrive in 2025 Holiday Edition is scheduled 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in Ottawa, Streator, Mendota and Peru.

The Mendota boys soccer team beat Columbia 2-1 in penalty kicks Friday in the Class 1A third-place game in Hoffman Estates.

The Mendota boys soccer team lost 1-0 to U-High in a Class 1A state semifinal Thursday in Hoffman Estates.

A look at the Mendota, U-High, Columbia and Cristo Rey Jesuit boys soccer teams that will compete at the Class 1A state tournament this week.

Mendota juniors Isaac Diaz and Johan Cortez have played a key role in the Trojans' first state berth three years after their brothers, Yahir Diaz and Johnathan Cortez, had Mendota on the brink of state.

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.

If you live in Mendota, the city rate on next year’s property tax bill is probably going down. Will you pay less in taxes? Stay tuned.

OSF HealthCare will host two community blood drives in November with ImpactLife.

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

The Mendota boys soccer team defeated Aurora Central Catholic 2-0 on Saturday to earn the first state berth in program history.

The Mendota soccer team punched their ticket to the State finals after shutting out Aurora Central Catholic 2-0 in the Class 1A Supersectional game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at Mendota High School. The Trojans will face Normal U-High in the State semifinals on Thursday at 7:15p.m. at Hoffman Estates High School.

The city of Mendota is among the “Powering the Holidays Program” grant recipients designed to support community-led holiday light events and celebrations

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.

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.

For his October 2024 local business highlight, state Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, chose to highlight Ziggie’s Family Restaurant in Mendota. Fritts spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation.

Check trick-or-treat times for communities in and near La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

Cesar Casas scored a goal with less than a minute left to help the Mendota boys soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Peoria Christian in the Class 1A IVC Sectional championship Wednesday in Chillicothe.

Mendota police reported a person was stabbed Sunday morning in the 800 block of Indiana Avenue; but the victim is not cooperating and a suspect was released without charges.

The Princeton volleyball team won in postseason play and more volleyball results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Mendota Veterans Day program will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in downtown Veterans Park.

The La Salle-Peru boys cross country team qualified for sectionals and more cross country, football and swimming results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Mendota boys soccer team controlled possession from the start and scored four goals in the second half to beat Beardstown 5-0 in a Class 1A IVC Sectional semifinal Saturday.

The La Salle-Peru, Mendota and Fieldcrest football teams lost their season finales Friday.

A woman who narrowly avoided prison for a 2021 high-speed chase – an Earlville police officer was injured in the pursuit – admitted Friday to violating her probation. Jaquaya Roy could go to prison this time.

Sara Escatel stood out in her kindergarten class because she was the only Hispanic student. It would be five years before she encountered a teacher who spoke Spanish, and by then Escatel was on her way to her life’s work.

L-P's four state tennis entrants wrapped up their seasons Thursday along with volleyball results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the regular season finale matchups for the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Amboy co-op football teams.

The Mendota boys soccer team won its sixth regional championship in a row with a 6-0 victory over Princeton on Tuesday.

The La Salle-Peru volleyball team beat Rochelle to secure at least a share of the Interstate 8 Conference title, and more volleyball and swimming results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

A bridge repair near Black Bros. in Mendota will cost about $690,000. The city hopes to get some state help funding it.

According to Mendota police, Jonas W. Hobbs, 45, was injured when the pickup he was driving crashed through a guard rail at 12th Street and Augustine Avenue and ultimately came to rest on its driver’s side in a creek.

Hall senior Landen Plym placed 13th in the Class 1A state tournament and more golf, soccer, cross country, swimming and volleyball results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.