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Mendota will get about half the funds needed to replace two bridges near Black Brothers.

Carus completed its Rebuild Project, marking its effort to return to normal operations after the fire on Jan. 11, 2023, in La Salle.

After years of trying, the Spring Valley Park Board has secured a carnival for the June 19-22 Summerfest.

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It’s not happening tomorrow – it will take time – but the Catholic schools of Oglesby, La Salle and Peru will be unified.

With cold temperatures predicted Tuesday morning, schools in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties are taking precautions to keep students safe.

The La Salle City Council accepted the resignation of a police sergeant and promoted his successor on Monday.

The Spring Valley City Council on Monday announced that the city has come to an agreement with the 10/33 Ambulance Service to maintain that service moving forward, possibly initiating a significant sales tax increase.

The following events in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties have been cancelled, and these businesses and organizations will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Oglesby and Ottawa Center campuses will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, out of an abundance of caution because of the predicted dangerously cold temperatures.

The St. Bede girls basketball team advanced to the Tri-County Conference Tournament championship and more basketball results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Oglesby Knights of Columbus, 307 E. Florence St., will host a fish and shrimp fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24.

The La Salle-Peru Community Coffee Talk scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, in Utica has been canceled.

La Salle-Peru senior Camryn Perra was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after helping the Cavaliers win two duals and place second in the Plainfield South Cougar Classic.

Babs Brew opens Thursday at 2130 Fourth St. in downtown Peru.

Illinois Valley Community College campuses in Oglesby and Ottawa will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging and its Community Focal Points in its 10-county area, which includes La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties, saved its clients a total of $4,338,014 during this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment.

The Illinois Valley Democrats are scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan 23, at La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.

Illinois Valley Community College’s food pantry fed a growing need in 2024, serving more students – and more children in their households – than ever.

Illinois Valley Cursillo will host an evening of food, fellowship and worship Saturday, Feb. 8, in St. Valentine Catholic Church, 1109 Pulaski St., Peru.

A La Salle man was charged Saturday with disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property, and released with a court date, for allegedly firing a BB gun at a car.

The St. Bede girls basketball team won its Tri-County Conference Tournament opener, plus more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Saturday's roundup.

The Putnam County Public Library will host virtually food historian, Cynthia Clampitt, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, for a presentation on the history of rum.

Tony’s Barbershop in Peru is under new ownership. 

A look at the boys basketball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area.

Putnam County Junior High School announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.

The L-P boys bowling team advanced to the sectional, Earlville's Adam Waite reached 1,000 career points in a win over DePue and more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

St. Bede played tough defense and controlled the boards Friday to beat Roanoke-Benson 56-41.

L-P scored 30 points in the first quarter and led by double digits the rest of the way in an 80-60 victory over Rochelle on Friday.

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced it will be awarding more than $58,000 in college scholarships throughout Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year, including in Putnam County.

Nine retired professionals were awarded with the honorary title of emeritus during the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees meeting in December.

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The Putnam County Library District will host “Agatha Christie - Woman of Mystery” at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Standard branch, 128 First St.

Talented freshman Cole Tillman, Marion Persich battled in Mendota, a pair of area players surpassed 1,000 points, several area players shooting well beyond the arc and more in the NewsTribune boys basketball notebook.

An Ottawa woman who injured a baby that was not her own was sentenced Thursday to 30 months probation but also ordered to serve three months in jail.

A man found Thursday in the Illinois River near Spring Valley after a passerby saw him jump from the ledge of the Route 89 bridge died after arriving to the hospital.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation received state approval as a Qualified Community Foundation for the new Illinois Gives initiative.

Hall High School freshman Jadyn Leone was selected to perform as the Illinois Music Education Association District 2 representative for the Illinois Music Education Conference All-State Music Festival in Peoria.

The L-P co-op swim team beat Metamora along with basketball, wrestling and bowling results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

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

The Big Lots in Peru will be closing possibly by the end of February.

Waltham Elementary has 10 more weeks to persuade Utica-area voters to fund a $10 million annex. A new board president will lead the charge.

The La Salle-Peru High School board and administration is hosting a coffee talk about the recent progress made in replanting its agriculture program. The meeting will be at Utica Village Hall.

Through the generosity of several donors, more than $45,000 in scholarships will be available in 2025 from the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, including two new awards.

Sam Kerry and Kyra Lilly stepped up offensively, and Kaneland's pressure caused problems for La Salle-Peru as the Knights rolled to a 58-29 win Wednesday.

La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., announced its January schedule of events and programs.

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Peru Catholic School announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-25 school year.

Trinity Catholic Academy in La Salle released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-25 school year.