The University of Illinois Extension will hold a Grilling and Summertime Salads program series for residents to learn about ideas and practical tips for healthy summer meals.

A special prosecutor has been appointed by Bureau County to review the investigation into an unidentified police officer who fired shots during the hostage standoff that killed 3-year-old Damian Camacho on Sunday, May 10, in rural DePue.

Rodriguez is charged with three counts of aggravated unlawful restraint, aggravated assault and two counts of domestic battery. He faces up to five years if convicted of aggravated unlawful restraint, the most serious of his counts.

The aunt of the 3-year-old boy killed during a shooting in rural DePue on Mother’s Day says the family has been left with unanswered questions following the shooting

The Dolores J. and Wilbur M. Anderson Joint Trust successor trustee, Sandra Woest and Sally Beebe, announced the launch of the Anderson-Woest Scholarship.

The La Salle-Peru girls soccer team shut out Rochelle, plus more in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Illinois Valley Community College recently announced its Presidential Honors List for the fall 2025 semester.

Illinois Valley Community College recently announced its academic honors list for the fall 2025 semester.

Graduates and their degrees or certificates are listed by hometown. The students are eligible to participate in the college’s spring commencement.

The Hiawatha boys basketball hosted DePue Tuesday night in Kirkland.

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

DePue Junior High School recently announced its honor and high honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

A motorcyclist died after a single-vehicle crash on Route 6 east of the Interstate 180 overpass late Thursday night, according to a Bureau County Sheriff’s Office press release.

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.

The L-P volleyball team won a nonconference match, Henry-Senachwine topped Seneca and more volleyball, soccer, golf and cross country results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Joseph Perez shot a 74 to help Hall place fifth at the La Salle-Peru Invite and more golf, volleyball, soccer, cross country and tennis results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at La Salle-Peru, DePue-Hall, Princeton and Earlville boys soccer teams entering the 2025 season.

The Mendota boys soccer team won 9-0 in its opener, the Henry-Senachwine and Earlville volleyball teams won their season openers and more boys soccer, volleyball and golf results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the Henry-Senachwine, Bureau Valley, DePue, LaMoille, Earlville and Fieldcrest volleyball teams entering the 2025 season.

A look at the girls golf teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

A look at all the boys golf teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

Boat racer Dustin Pearson has died from injuries sustained during an accident at the Lake DePue Pro National Championship boat races on July 25.

After a third accident sent a driver to the hospital in an ambulance and darkness looming on Friday, the first day of the Lake DePue Pro National Championship Boat Races was called with four heats left to contest.

Race director Paul Bosnich Jr. said the field for the Lake DePue Pro National Championships “is one of our biggest in a while” with 180-185 boats.

Mendota's Mariyah Elam won three conference titles in track, St. Bede softball won and more baseball, softball, track and field and soccer results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

On Saturday, May 10, volunteers will be headquartered at the Food Pantry, 500 N. Terry St., Spring Valley, as well as following carriers collecting donations.

In a career of more than 30 years, John Beatty has taught and coached in schools big and small. Through it all he's enjoyed the interactions with students and 'pushing them to be the best they can be in the classroom as well as on the athletic field."

The Mendota girls soccer team is 14-5-1 and earned the No. 1 seed in its sub-sectional. The Trojans will host a Class 1A regional that also includes Princeton, Oregon and DePue-Hall.

The St. Bede softball team shut out Rochelle, the Fieldcrest baseball team won, and more softball, baseball and soccer results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The following property transfers were recorded March 17-31, 2025, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.

There are more Easter egg hunts this weekend, including a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt in Hennepin and an underwater egg hunt in Princeton. The Easter bunny is even planning to skydive into Skydive Chicago on Easter Sunday.

Voters in La Salle and Bureau counties this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

The following church services are scheduled for the Easter holiday.

The following property transfers were recorded March 1-15, 2025, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.

The St. Bede softball team won big, the Mendota baseball team beat Hall in extra innings and more baseball, softball, soccer and track and field results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at all the boys track and field teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

Easter is Sunday, April 20. In the weeks prior to the holiday, there are several Easter egg hunts and opportunities to meet the Easter bunny throughout La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. Here is a list of upcoming events.

A look at all the girls track and field teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

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.

The following cases were considered by the Bureau County Grand Jury on March 21.

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

A look at the La Salle-Peru, DePue-Hall, Mendota and Princeton girls soccer teams for the 2025 season.

Students from Princeton, La Moille, DePue and Bureau Valley schools attended the 29th annual Ag Fair on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton.

The 2025 Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund grant period is underway for art projects.

The Princeton-Illinois Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its Youth Luncheon on Friday, March 7, at Ye Olde Underground Inn.

Bureau County will not enter into an agreement to house Cook County inmates at its jail.

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Presidential Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

The second annual Illinois Valley Library Road Trip begins April 6.