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The L-P co-op swim team beat Moline, L-P's Anna Ricci rolled a 729 series along with basketball and wrestling results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

The St. Bede girls basketball team struggled on offense but played solid defense in a 31-25 victory over Henry-Senachwine on Thursday.

Peru Elementary will welcome a new superintendent, Ryan Linnig, in July.

The L-P and St. Bede girls bowling teams earned wins along with basketball and wrestling results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Peru is hopeful more police presence will deter crashes in its Route 251 business district.

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

The Earlville, Fieldcrest and Bureau Valley boys basketball teams picked up conference wins and more basketball, wrestling and bowling results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

L-P's four seniors played key roles Tuesday as the Cavaliers beat Streator 46-19 on senior night.

First-responders raced to a crash scene at 12:44 p.m. Monday on Route 251 at May Road for an overturned sport-utility vehicle. Multiple injuries were reported.

DePue and Spring Valley firefighters responded to their second structure fire in a 24-hour span Monday afternoon in DePue.

The Peru City Council approved a $175,000 contribution to the TBM Avenger and Salute to Veterans Show.

The St. Bede and Fieldcrest girls basketball teams earned conference wins and more basketball, swimming and bowling results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Emergency crews responded to a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 251 and May Road on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Peru. The crash happened at 12:44p.m. Ambulances from Peru, La Salle, Mendota Spring Valley, and Oglesby responded to the scene. Five people were taken from the scene at least two were extricated.

Fire on Fifth in Peru hosted a Los Angeles Fire Relief and Restoration event Sunday.

Steven J. Brown of Ladd assumed the top job of Worshipful Master, as St. John’s Lodge No. 13 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Peru held its 184th annual installation of officers during an open ceremony on Saturday at the Peru Masonic Center.

Here's a list of award-winning brunches in the Illinois Valley.

Mendota junior Paxton Bauer qualified for the state bowling tournament, the L-P swimming team won its pentathlon and more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Voluntary Action Center of La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties has a new home at the former Peru Pizza House, 1702 Fourth St. in Peru, the nonprofit said in a Friday news release.

The Bruins tuned up for the Tri-County Conference tournament with a conference win at RM Germano Gymnasium on Friday in Granville. Gino Ferrari led the Bruins with 28 points and Halden Hueneburg chipped in 16.

By the end of February, employees at Horizon House will have to bundle up and load the moving vans, maybe when it’s bitter cold and snowing. And they can’t wait to get started.

Illinois Valley PADS is pleased to announce a $10,000 contribution by Midland States Bank. The grant, provided by the Midland States Bank Foundation, will support Illinois Valley PADS Ottawa Building Fund.

Princeton High School started a new tradition with its Scholastic Bowl program: Hosting an annual invitational for area teams and beyond.

La Salle-Peru High School announced the students who qualified for high scholarship earning a 3.5 grade point average or higher and honor roll earning a 3.0 GPA or higher in the fall semester of the 2024-2025 school year.

Peru Boy Scout Troop 123 members met with Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski inside the council chamber on Thursday at Peru City Hall. The troop asked questions to the mayor while earning their citizenship in the community merit badge. The troop asked questions and learned how Peru's city government functions.

Bab’s Brew at 2130 Fourth St. in Peru served its first cup of coffee on Thursday.

St. Bede Academy has partnered with the American Red Cross to host a public blood drive on 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Perino Science Center.

Next month Peru Hy-Vee’s in-store restaurant, Wahlburgers, will transition back to a Hy-Vee Market Grille. 

Eagle Watch Weekend and Penguin Plunge highlight a weekend of activities in the Illinois Valley that include some Valentine's Day themed activities.

The La Salle-Peru co-op boys swimming team won all 11 events Wednesday in dual wins over Olympia and Morrison.

Boys swim teams from Olympia, Morrison and L-P competed during a triangular swim meet on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at the Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru.

JJ Raffelson has been hired as the La Salle-Peru football coach. The former Western Illinois linebacker was an assistant for the Cavaliers the past two years.

As wind chills dipped well below zero Monday night, Princeton Police Chief Tom Kammerer was pleased to report to the City Council a warming center recently was opened in Princeton for people who do not have a place to sleep at night.

Jim Eustice has been hired as Mendota football coach. He was the coach at St. Bede for the last 10 years.

It’s not happening tomorrow – it will take time – but the Catholic schools of Oglesby, La Salle and Peru will be unified.

With cold temperatures predicted Tuesday morning, schools in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties are taking precautions to keep students safe.

Newly inaugurated state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, introduced her first bill, which she said aims to investigate the challenges facing rural health care.

The following events in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties have been cancelled, and these businesses and organizations will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

The St. Bede girls basketball team advanced to the Tri-County Conference Tournament championship and more basketball results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The La Salle-Peru Community Coffee Talk scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, in Utica has been canceled.

La Salle-Peru senior Camryn Perra was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after helping the Cavaliers win two duals and place second in the Plainfield South Cougar Classic.

Babs Brew opens Thursday at 2130 Fourth St. in downtown Peru.

Illinois Valley Cursillo will host an evening of food, fellowship and worship Saturday, Feb. 8, in St. Valentine Catholic Church, 1109 Pulaski St., Peru.

When the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, it’s the perfect time to indulge in a relaxing indoor activity.

The St. Bede girls basketball team won its Tri-County Conference Tournament opener, plus more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Saturday's roundup.

The 8th annual NCI ARTworks Mat Hatter Ball was held on Friday at the Westclox building in Peru. Eight student honorees representing La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties performed and presented their work.

Tony’s Barbershop in Peru is under new ownership. 

A look at the boys basketball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area.

The L-P boys bowling team advanced to the sectional, Earlville's Adam Waite reached 1,000 career points in a win over DePue and more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

St. Bede played tough defense and controlled the boards Friday to beat Roanoke-Benson 56-41.

L-P scored 30 points in the first quarter and led by double digits the rest of the way in an 80-60 victory over Rochelle on Friday.