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This spring, La Salle and Bureau county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

A look at the best girls bowlers in the NewsTribune area for the 2024-25 season.

L-P's Kamryn Oscepinski had a 185.6 average and shined in the postseason, placing eighth in the state tournament. For all she accomplished this season, Oscepinski is the 2024-25 NewsTribune Girls Bowler of the Year.

The AARP is hosting a driver safety program in Standard.

Starved Rock Visitor Center will showcase the park’s landscapes while making it easier for visitors to explore. Submitted photos will be accepted.

Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski spoke with Illinois Valley Editor Derek Barichello on the issues facing Peru ahead of the April 1 election

A power outage at Epsilyte in Peru led to a safety foam being activated and an odor to be released into the air.

Northern IL Home Search - Buying a home is certainly one of the most significant financial decisions that a person can make.

A La Salle man faces up to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to felony charges stemming from a gun and drug seizure.

A Chicago man is headed to prison for nine years for selling fentanyl-laced heroin to undercover agents in Utica.

About 20 visitors took a Thursday tour of Waltham Elementary, where district officials made their case for a $10 million expansion ahead of a Tuesday vote to fund it.

Sixty-five members of the La Salle-Peru High School class of 2025 were inducted into the L-P Honor Society this week.

Incumbent Jeff Grove is challenged by Gary Hammers, Jamie Hicks and Tyler Thompson for La Salle mayor.

Registration for summer and fall classes at Illinois Valley Community College opens at 9 a.m. online and at 10 a.m. in person Thursday, April 3. 

The Putnam County baseball team rallied for a win, St. Bede softball won big and more baseball and softball results in Thursday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.

Members of the Putnam County Rotary Club were on hand at the Granville-Hennepin Fire Department’s March 25 meeting in Hennepin, for presentation of the Club’s check for $2,400 supporting technology upgrades for the district’s learning and training facility.

Seven Illinois Valley mayors spoke Wednesday about their cities during the State of the Cities luncheon coordinated by the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce.

Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau has two $1,000 Crops For College scholarships available for students planning to study agriculture (freshman year of college only).

Blood donors will have two opportunities to donate in Putnam County this April.

Oglesby Union Church will host guest speaker Ryan Karp of Chosen People Ministries at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 13.

The La Salle County Republican Party will host its 47th annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, March 29, at Pitstick Pavilion on Route 23, just North of Ottawa.

Following the success of the November referendum, the municipal pool remains at the forefront of Peru residents’ minds ahead of the April 1 election.

Kettman Heating & Plumbing - When the spring season hits, most people are ready to ditch the sweaters and turn on the air conditioning.

Multiple companies jumped into action Tuesday to rescue a cat stuck in a tree in Peru.

The L-P baseball team beat Hall and more baseball, softball and soccer results in Tuesday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.

The L-P softball team scored six runs in the first inning, and two Cavaliers pitchers combined for a no-hitter in a 10-0, five-inning victory over Princeton on Tuesday.

The Hair Raizor at 215 E. St. Paul St, Spring Valley, recently was celebrated with a ribbon cutting with Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Spring Valley officials.

As each open alderman seat in La Salle is contested, the April 1 election is the most contested.

Peru mayor candidate Doug Bernabei spoke with Illinois Valley Editor Derek Barichello on the issues facing Peru ahead of the April 1 election

The Putnam County Library District will celebrate National Library Week from April 6 through April 12.

Two faculty members whose tenure was recently approved by the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees were commended for enhancing and advancing the dental health and manufacturing programs they coordinate. 

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

Mendota junior Paxton Bauer made adjustments to a growth spurt and excelled in the second half of the season, averaging 197 and placing eighth at the sectional to become the third state qualifier in school history.

A look at the best boys bowlers in the NewsTribune area for the 2024-25 season.

Starved Rock State Park will host a cleanup day Saturday, April 26, along the trails.

Peru’s “signature event” the TBM Avenger Reunion Show, hit new cinematic heights during Monday’s Peru City Council meeting.

The Mendota girls soccer team beat Streator, the Hall baseball team won big and more soccer, baseball, softball, tennis and golf results in Monday's BCR/NewsTribune roundup.

La Salle-Peru put runners on second and third base with one out in the seventh inning but couldn't push across a run in a 7-6 loss to Pontiac on Monday.

Surf Internet - In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is more crucial than ever.

Stage 212 has big capital improvements ahead (along with big bills) and thus needed a seat-filler for its spring production. Their solution? "The Miracle Worker"

A look at the best girls wrestlers in the NewsTribune area during the 2024-25 season.

La Salle-Peru junior Kiely Domyancich went 34-4 and became the first female in L-P history to win a state wrestling medal.

CL Real Estate has until the end of the month to make the repairs on the downtown La Salle Maytag and Kaskaskia properties identified during the Jan. 8 building inspection. CLRED responded to the city that it intends to meet those requests.

The Granville Knights of Columbus will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 28, at the Sacred Heart Church Hall, 311 Hennepin St.

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

Putnam County High School hosted its inaugural Career Fair on March 19 showcasing the diverse opportunities available in the Illinois Valley.

Incumbent Tom Ptak will face off resident Dawn Hicks for the 2nd Ward aldermanic seat in La Salle.

The Illinois Valley Democrats, in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties, will meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.

The L-P baseball and softball teams won and more baseball, softball and track and field results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Five outstanding retired professionals who were awarded with the honorary title of emeritus status in February were recognized during the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday.