Two Streator men were charged with felonies Tuesday following an investigation into a gunshot fired Sept. 9 near a Thornton’s. There were no injuries.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. Pritzker said the order is designed to combat federal policies by the Trump administration that are likely to increase costs on the state and put pressure on the economy

The workshop runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1401 W. Main St. No library card is needed to attend, but registration is required.

Peru residents will enjoy a new walking path at Baker Lake this fall. When the time comes to put on ice skates, families will enjoy concessions at the skating rink, too.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had his best outing of the season Sunday in the team's 31-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Here are some of the most interesting statistics behind that performance.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview Week 5 in Illinois high school football

A new cafe offering coffee, sweet treats, and a welcoming space recently opened at 1746 U.S. 6, Suite B, Spring Valley.

No library card is required to attend, but registration is necessary. To sign up, call 815-538-5142.

Garden’s Gate is changing ownership, but the new owner is a familiar face to customers of the longtime Ottawa garden center. 

Since 2015, the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation has invested more than $3 million to support projects across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.

The Henry-Senachwine volleyball team beat El Paso-Gridley in three sets and more in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The La Salle-Peru boys soccer team beat Rochelle in penalty kicks to earn an Interstate 8 Conference win Monday in La Salle.

Tori Skelton had 19 service points, including five aces, to lead Seneca to a 25-12, 25-14 win over Reed-Custer.

The Putnam County volleyball team defeated Serena 27-25, 25-22 on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Putnam County High School.

With 475 yards rushing this year in three games played, Princeton's Casey Etheridge has now totaled 4,282 yards and needs just 106 yards to top former Tiger Ronde Worrels, who totaled 4,387.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Monday a day after the team’s 31-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Here are three of the most interesting things they said.

Hall's defense made a key stop, the offense scored a late TD and the special teams made a critical tackle to help the Red Devils to a win, the playoff picture is taking shape with five games left and more in the NewsTribune Football Notebook.

Try the Mega Hike at Starved Rock State Park.

Marseilles Mayor Jim Hollenbeck and three City Hall employees have expanded their legal fight against Commissioner Michael Scheib, filing a new lawsuit that goes beyond a disputed Facebook post to include accusations of false emails, public intimidation and harassment.

Day Jones interviews Derek Barichello from the Streator Chamber of Commerce on their awards dinner and previews their "Fall in Love with Streator" event going on Sept. 26-27

Here's a look at boxscores for 2025 Week 4 games around Bureau County, including Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede games

The Chicago Bears won their first game of the season Sunday when they beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar recap the win and what it means moving forward.

Ottawa defeated Streator 2-0 on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at Ottawa High School. Check out photos from the game by Tom Sistak.

Check out these fantastic fall festivals in Sycamore, St. Charles, Utica, Aurora and more.

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Seneca girls volleyball's Emma Mino!

The Bears put together their best performance of the season in a 31-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Here are the five big takeaways from the first win of the year.

The Chicago Bears' 31-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at Soldier Field was a longtime coming since the team hired Ben Johnson over the offseason. The Bears had an efficient offense and quarterback Caleb Williams was at its center.

Putnam County sophomore Myah Richardson was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after recording 31 kills, 22 assists, six blocks and 24 digs in three matches.

The L-P swimming team, Mendota boys golf team and Henry-Senachwine volleyball team all won titles, plus more results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Chicago Bears starting running back D’Andre Swift will be active against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. Swift was limited all week with a quad injury and was questionable to play.

These northern Illinois pumpkin farms are ready to welcome guests for a day of family-friendly fall fun.

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Sept. 14-20. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

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Six different players found the end zone for the St. Bede Bruins who held a 48-0 halftime lead on the way to a 56-0 non-conference victory in a Saturday matinee at Lewistown. There's also cross country and boys and girls results in the Saturday roundup

Looking for an outdoorsy getaway this season? Check out these four destinations in northern Illinois.

Firefighters from the Reading, Streator and Cornell fire departments swiftly extinguished a detached garage fire Thursday morning in the 1600 block of South Vermillion Street in South Streator.

The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed that mosquitoes collected in Dayton and Naplate tested positive for West Nile virus, officials said.

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will open its 76th season with a pops concert titled “Go West, Young America!” on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.

Illinois Valley Community College will begin a 50-hour EKG Technician Certification Program on Sept. 30 designed to prepare students for roles supporting doctors in detecting heart conditions.

Tickets are now available for Putnam County Community Theatre’s murder mystery dinner, “Murder at Gatsby Manor,” set for Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Putnam County Conservation District, 4526 E 1000th St.

The public is invited to celebrate Harrison’s contributions from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, 509 Front St., Suite 4.

Marquette couldn’t wait to respond to last week’s loss, and after they took the field Friday, the Crusaders built a 22-point lead fueled by two Dwight fumbles on the Cru’s way to a 50-19 conference win.

Jalen Carter and Carter Grabowski paced Kaneland to five first quarter touchdowns to help it kick off Interstate 8 play with a 56-7 victory over Ottawa

The Morris defense dominated and Caeden Curran scored four touchdowns in a 48-0 win over La Salle-Peru on Friday.

After taking a week off with a forfeit win over Sherrard, the Princeton football team returned in action in a big way with a 63-12 runaway win over longtime rival Kewanee

Hall defeated Sherrard 18-15 on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 on Homecoming night at Richard Nesti Stadium.

Fieldcrest, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland and Sandwich all lost football games Friday night, plus more in The Times Friday Roundup

Coal City defeated Streator 49-13 on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 at Doug Dieken Stadium. Check out photos from the game by Katy Arnold.

The Kaneland football team hosted Ottawa Friday night in an Interstate Eight Conference clash.

The fund provides basic needs such as shoes, coats, and school supplies to less fortunate needy students. The funds are generated from an Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant.