The Princeton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated a commemorative plaque at the historic home of Princeton’s first mayor, Justus Stevensand his daughter, chapter founder Darlene Stevens Reeve.

To schedule a donation, visit ImpactLife’s website.

The next Diabetes Support Group meeting will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center, Conference Room C, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota.

The Illinois Extension Master Naturalist program is designed for adults who want to have a positive impact on their community by serving as environmental stewards and naturalists.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion has upgraded the Mansion’s driveway thanks to a donation of gravel provided by Tri Con Materials, according to a Hegeler Carus news release.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is a classroom and online driver refresher course designed for drivers 50 years or older. The program aims to help participants retain their driving competency.

Illinois National Guard members gathered at the Marseilles Training Center from Aug. 18-22 to compete in the annual Adjutant General’s Match, known as TAG Match.

The Chicago Bears starting preparing for their season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday at Halas Hall. Here's how the defense is getting ready for the unknown of Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Illinois' oldest continuing county fair returns this week with a packed schedule.

The Illinois Valley Hispanic Partnership Council’s 2025 Queen Queen Litzy Celis will host a special story time event at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Graves-Hume Public Library in Mendota.

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news and sports in minutes for August 24-30. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

The La Salle-Peru boys soccer team won the Earlville War on 34 Tournament, the Mendota girls tennis team won the Newman Invite and more results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Mendota defeated Streator 8-1 during the Streator Invitational boys soccer tournament on Saturday Aug. 30, 2025 at the James Street Recreational Area in Streator. Mendota went 3-0 during Streator Boys Soccer Invitational tournament.

The Serena boys soccer team finished 1-1-1 at its own tournament on Saturday, while the Streator volleyball team placed third at the Ottawa Invitational.

La Salle-Peru scored a touchdown with 2:09 left but couldn't convert the two-point conversion in a 23-21 loss to United Township on Saturday.

Area Catholic schools issued assurances students will be kept safe after two children were fatally shot, and many more injured, in Minnesota.

The Peru Historical Society taught students from Academy of Saint Carlo Acutis how to plant wildflowers on Friday Aug. 29, 2025 at Academy of Saint Carlo Acutis in Peru. The students planted purple poppy mallow, blue flax, black eyed susans and milkweed. Debo Ace Hardware also donated supplies.

IVCC women’s tennis coach Julie Milota said the Eagles "should take the region title" this season.

The Hall-Putnam County football team lost 40-21 to Orion in its season opener Friday.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Mendota and Princeton girls tennis teams for the 2025 season.

After a competitive, back-and-forth first half, Aurora Christian made key second-half adjustments to pull away from Marquette, earning a 43-22 win in a Week 1 nonconference showdown.

Newman scored twice in the fourth quarter to snap a tie and defeat Princeton 28-14 in the teams' season opener on Friday night at Roscoe Eades Stadium in Sterling.

Archer Cechowicz announced his return with authority, rushing for 136 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries in Ottawa’s 35-6 season-opening victory over Plano.

Coming into Friday’s opener, Fieldcrest knew it was going to have to play near perfect ball against Class 2A No. 2-ranked Tri-Valley, but the Knights’ six turnovers were too much to overcome as they fell 52-12 in Minonk.

Here's a look at Friday’s scores in and around Bureau County for Week 1

Bureau County rivals Bureau Valley and St. Bede met for the first time in three seasons Friday night at the Academy gridiron with the Bruins winning 47-6.

The La Salle-Peru at United Township football game was postponed Friday due to inclement weather and will be resumed at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Cavaliers trail 16-15 with 9:44 left in the second quarter

IVCC expects to be competitive due to returning goalkeeper Jabu Mooketsi, who is the all-time leader for shutouts in program history.

Trinity United Church of Christ in La Salle will hold a fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Culver’s in Peru.

The window for Joshua Casey to stand trial for murder in 2025 is closing fast. Casey doesn’t have new trial dates and it looks unlikely he’ll get them before the holidays.

Volunteers spent 40 hours upgrading the fence and wrapped up on Saturday, Aug. 23, in time for this year’s Homestead Festival.

The event featured a flag presentation by the American Legion, historical reenactments, campaign music and remarks from local leaders.

Candidates in the Illinois primary race to replace longtime US Sen. Dick Durbin will address La Salle County Democrats on Saturday, Sept 27 in Utica.

More than 100 health professions students marked the completion of their programs with pinning and graduation ceremonies at Illinois Valley Community College this summer.

This week's guest picker for Week 1 is Dan Pearson of FCA

Oglesby Elks Lodge #2360 is cooperating with the Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club District 6420 to help fund the Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program.

The Aden Lamps Foundation will host its annual golf outing fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Spring Creek Golf Course in Spring Valley.

Taking a look at area boys cross country teams from Amboy, Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede

The first Chicago Bears training camp under head coach Ben Johnson is over. Here are some of the key superlatives of what we learned over the past six weeks.

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.

The Henry-Senachwine volleyball team opened Tri-County Conference play with a 25-14, 25-15 victory over Putnam County on Thursday.

Henry-Senachwine beat Putnam County 25-14, 25-15 on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 at Henry-Senachwine High School.

Catholic church leaders in northern Illinois have asked schools in their dioceses to review security policies as they pray for those affected by a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis.

Firefighters were called to a structure fire in the 300 block of West Erie Street on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Spring Valley. The fire happened shortly after 4:45 p.m. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) call was set out when firefighters arrived. Fire departments from Princeton, DePue, Spring Valley, Peru, Ladd, Cherry, Standard and La Salle were on the scene. Peru and Spring Valley EMS were also dispatched. Spring Valley Police assisted on the call as well.

A Mendota man accused of setting fire to his apartment complex – damage was not significant – will stand trial Nov. 17.

The Illinois Valley Sportscard and Collectibles Show will return next week on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Peru Mall.

Grow Spring Valley announced a pop-up cooking class, “Cooking with Chef Sara of Chef Fitzyour Palate,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Julie Rutgens Taliani Community Garden.

Bureau Valley volleyball fans were treated to the new video scoreboards at the Storm Cellar this week. The in-game score keeping comes with interactive displays. The graphics and terminology are sport specific, including the use of “ace,” “block,” and “spike” for volleyball.

The Chicago Bears made a flurry of roster moves Thursday afternoon, including placing defensive end Austin Booker on the reserve/injured list while also adding Devin Duvernay and Scott Daly back to the active roster.

Here is a look at the Illinois 8-Man Football Association teams within our Friday Night Drive footprint, including West Carroll, Polo, St. Anne, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland, Amboy/LaMoille/Ohio, Milford/Cissna Park, Milledgeville, Hiawatha, Ashton-Franklin Center and Alden-Hebron.