Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Oct. 12-18. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Illinois Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Board Room (C-307) on campus.

The Reddick Public Library District, 1010 Canal St., Ottawa, will host several programs and events in November.

The Putnam County volleyball team placed second in the Mendota tournament and more results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Illinois Valley Regional Airport has been around for four decades now. On October 18, 1985, the grand opening of the Illinois Valley Regional Airport was dedicated by Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson. Check out photos from the airport's journey found in the La Salle NewsTribune archives by photo editor Scott Anderson.

Explore Utica's annual Witches Walk on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, featuring local artists. Check out these photos from MaKade Rios.

L-P's Julia Garcia and Dagny Greer qualified for state tennis, St. Bede soccer won its regional opener and more results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

After St. Bede took an early lead Friday, Peoria Notre Dame scored the next 47 points to pull away for a 47-13 victory in Peru.

L-P scored a go-ahead TD and conversion with 29.8 seconds left, but Kaneland responded with a 32-yard field goal as time expired for a 23-21 victory Friday at Howard Fellows Stadium.

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

La Salle County election judges might not be getting a pay raise, after all.

The University of Illinois Extension will hold an “Eating for Bone Health” class from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St.

Stage 212 will hold auditions for its upcoming holiday production of “Joy to the World: A Holiday Revue” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the theater, 700 First St., La Salle.

The St. Bede volleyball team placed fourth and Putnam County won the consolation bracket in the Tri-County Conference Tournament, plus more results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

The top-seeded Henry-Senachwine girls volleyball team used an all-around solid effort to defeat No. 3 Seneca 25-12, 26-24 in the championship match of the Tri-County Conference Girls Volleyball Tournament at R.M. Germano Gym in Granville on Thursday night.

Six people were accused of seeking government aid through false claims made during the novel coronavirus pandemic. One of them has pleaded guilty.

An Oglesby man pleaded guilty Thursday to felony drug charges and awaits a prison sentence to be revealed later. First, Leeonta Patton still plans to fight two charges stemming from a La Salle shooting.

A La Salle man pleaded guilty Thursday to two firearm charges. Evan Boswell will go to prison for 18 months and then serve 48 months’ felony probation.

A former La Salle man serving a life sentence for murder has died in prison, the Illinois Department of Corrections confirmed Wednesday.

Frosty on First will run from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, immediately following the Run Run Rudolph 5K

The founder of an Ottawa favorite, Chuck’s Gourmet Cheese, died Tuesday. 

Northern IL Home Search - Pricing your home correctly is one of the most important steps for a successful sale.

Roxy Cinemas is closed while undergoing renovations.

Mendota High School recently had 65 students visit the Hume-Carnegie Museum to view a screening of the documentary “Where Our Paths Meet.”

The Mendota program’s 4-H BB Club is accepting enrollment for its fall club season.

A look at the Week 8 football games around the NewsTribune area.

After losing back-to-back matches, La Salle-Peru bounced back Wednesday with a 25-13, 25-10 win over rival Ottawa.

The Putnam County volleyball team beat Marquette in the Tri-County Conference Tournament and more results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

In the first soccer game held at St. Bede, the Bruins lost 7-0 to Abingdon-Avon on Wednesday.

Illinois Valley Community College is joining community colleges statewide in the second annual Feed the Need Campus Food Drive to fight food insecurity.

Kettman Heating & Plumbing - While winter in Illinois may still be a couple months away, planning ahead is the key to protecting your home.

JACKpots Pub owners, Jessica and Chad Lucas, announced they will be handing their Streator business over to new owners.

The Peru Police Department has received a $40,000 federal grant to boost traffic safety enforcement through September 2026, Lt. Doug Bernabei announced in a Tuesday news release.

River Valley Players, based in Henry, is celebrating its 49th season with "Shrek, the Musical" a stage adaptation of the 2001 hit film starring Mike Myers as the curmudgeonly but ultimately kind-hearted ogre.

The Henry-Senachwine volleyball team advanced to the TCC Tournament final, the L-P co-op swim team beat Sterling and more in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Earlville volleyball team, behind the strong serving of Jacey Helgesen and strong hitting of Bailey Miller, topped Leland 25-15, 25-23 in Tuesday's Little Ten Conference match in Earlville.

The North Central Regional Betterment Coalition and collaborators will host its 11th annual Discover Manufacturing Career Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Illinois Valley Community College and various regional manufacturing facilities.

Items on sale include various books, puzzles, comic books, and DVDs. The sale proceeds will support the library’s operations. Accepted methods of payment include cash.

Retired U.S. Administrative Law Judge Melissa Oilvero is running for circuit Judge in the 13th Judicial Circuit, which includes La Salle, Bureau, and Grundy counties.

Surf Internet - Access to high-speed internet is changing the way healthcare is delivered—and for rural communities, fiber internet is proving to be a game changer.

Chianakas is the author of a series of popular young-adult novels: “Unveiling Aiden,” “Darkness Calls,” and “Rabbit in Red.”

The former La Salle Office Supply is becoming a restaurant.

The Henry and St. Bede volleyball teams won in the Tri-County Conference Tournament and more results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., will host several programs and events in October.

Zach Hesselbaum of Law Hesselbaum will present the Elder Care Journey, focusing on elder law, estate taxes and Medicaid.

La Salle-Peru junior Aubrey Duttlinger was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after helping the Cavaliers to a pair of conference wins.

The Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly steak fry from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23.

La Salle County needs more election judges, so compensation will be boosted 62%.

Debo Ace Hardware - The holiday season is the perfect time to turn your home into a warm, festive space filled with light, color, and cheer.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, Oct. 7 and returned the following indictments: