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North Central Behavioral Health Systems announced the latest development with the opening of The Hygienic Institute building in La Salle.
The former Sears building at 1607 38th St. in Peru is no longer up for auction as the highest bid Wednesday came in at $1.2 million.
A full body workout now is possible at Rotary Park in La Salle.
A look at the Week 4 matchups for the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Amboy co-op football teams.
Putnam County residents will decide in the Nov. 5 election whether the school district moves to a single campus in Granville joining the high school and elementary school there, after the district has found its facilities need more than $60 million in updates.
The Paw Paw Illinois Lions Club is sponsoring the Paw Paw Tree Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Veterans Memorial Park.
The Mendota Museum and Historical Society will host a presentation on America's railroads and how they impacted orphans.
The Ottawa boys soccer team scored late in regulation and beat L-P 2-1 in sudden death penalty kicks on Wednesday.
The IVCC women's soccer team played to a tie and more soccer, volleyball and golf results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.
The Spring Valley City Council recently reviewed and unanimously approved the design of a concession stand and public restroom building for the downtown Mini-Park.
Meyers, Flowers, Bruno, McPhedran and Herrmann - You may wonder whether you should file for workers’ compensation or a personal injury claim if you have been injured at work.
A 20-year-old Spring Valley man was arrested and charged with robbery, after a man was injured at the Sand Man Motel on Route 251.
Photo editor Scott Anderson captured a view Tuesday of the partial lunar eclipse at its peak.
The L-P boys cross country team won at home, and more volleyball, soccer and golf results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.
The La Salle-Peru girls tennis teams wept all three doubles matches and took five of the six matches in singles to defeat Ottawa in the Interstate 8 Conference dual at the L-P Sports Complex on Tuesday.
Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Department will offer a bus trip Wednesday, Oct. 2, to Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin.
A program designed to support the preservation of buildings within the Mendota Historic Preservation District by providing grants for facade improvements was revived Monday by Mendota City Council.
Wallace Center for Hearing - Hearing is a crucial sense that significantly impacts our quality of life.
La Salle soon may have 12 pickleball courts after the City Council approved six more courts Monday.
The Spring Valley Police Department promoted officer Matt Stank.
Spring Valley is seeking up to $650,000 in grant funds to be used to maintain 10 single-family homes, of which 100% must go toward low to moderate income housing.
The L-P volleyball team beat Yorkville in nonconference action and more volleyball, golf, soccer and tennis results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
The two-day Illinois Valley Local Artists Festival featuring art, music and community is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, at Jamie’s Outpost, 602 S. Clark St., Utica.
Illinois Valley Community College in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension hosted Sept. 6 its annual Fall Field Day.
The Medical Reserve Corps are looking for more volunteers to enhance emergency response and disaster preparedness across LaSalle County.
Illinois Valley Community College’s costume and vintage clothing sale has been extended for one day, Saturday, Sept. 21.
La Salle-Peru High School will celebrate its homecoming activities the week of Monday, Sept. 23.
L-P's players and coaches visited injured teammate Dane Wicinski in the hospital, Princeton got its passing game going, St. Bede and Hall eclipsed 60 points and more in the NewsTribune football notebook.
After students expressed interest, St. Bede added soccer this fall. The Bruins are playing as a co-ed team at the JV level this season.
Brennan & Stuart - As we age, the possibility of needing long-term care becomes more likely, but many people only consider it once it’s too late.
A 21-year-old Mendota man was arrested Friday night on a complaint of aggravated battery to a police officer.
Oglesby veterans Dominic Rivara and Leonard Wayne Lance were honored for their service and given quilts of valor by the Illinois Valley chapter.
Barbara Peterson of Wyanet explained Sept. 7 her participation in reenacting Revolutionary War battles in her program, “Revolutionary War Reenacting: a Living History,” for members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter NSDAR, the chapter’s opening meeting of the year.
Florence Finfgeld, a Lacon resident, was honored Sept. 7 with a medal and certificate awarded by the Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for her 40 years of historic preservation service.
What’s for lunch? Before you go through the drive-thru or order lunch delivery, join Susan Glassman for “Wellness Wednesday - Packing Power Meals” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St.
Mendota senior Anthony Kelson won the Gary Coates Invitational for the second year in a row, while the La Salle-Peru boys took the team title. Host Princeton placed second in the girls team standings.
Hall senior Landen Plym won the Kewanee Invitational and more golf, cross country, volleyball and soccer in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.
Illinois Valley Community College will work with Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter’s resale store to supply clothing for students in need.
After a back and forth first half, Hall-Putnam County pulled away in the second half for a 62-27 win over Mendota on Friday.
The Amboy co-op football team beat Galva and more football and golf results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup
St. Bede scored two touchdowns in the first 2:38 on the way to a 61-0 victory over Walther Christian on Friday.
La Salle-Peru's defense dominated up front and the Cavaliers offense made timely plays in a 33-0 win over Ottawa on Friday, their 10th straight against the Pirates.
A Spring Valley native and Chicago-area public relations veteran will direct Illinois Valley Community College’s rebranded Marketing and Communications Department.
Northern IL Home Search - Buying a home is a sizable investment, and choosing the right neighborhood is just as important as selecting the house itself.
The Music Suite 408 Third Sunday Afternoon Acoustic Jam Series will begin from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at Music Suite 408 in the Westclox building 408 Fifth St., Peru.
Henry-Senachwine setter Lauren Harbison helped the Mallards volleyball team to three wins last week and was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week.
The Best of the Illinois Valley set out in March to recognize the best businesses, best people and best places in the region.
The Marquette girls volleyball overcame a slow start to defeat Putnam County 25-23, 25-21 in a Tri-County Conference match at Bader Gym on Thursday.
The Henry-Senachwine and La Salle-Peru volleyball teams earned conference wins and more volleyball, soccer, swimming, golf and tennis results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.
The River Valley Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will host its 10th annual Walk to Remember on Sunday, Sept. 15, beginning at the east shelter of Baker Lake in Peru.