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Dimmick’s Adela Turigliatti wins IESA title, Putnam County’s Anniston Judd earns 4 medals
More than 20 athletes from NewsTribune-area schools claimed medals over the weekend at the IESA Class 1A and 2A state track and field meet.
Photos: Ottawa baseball comes through late to defeat Kaneland 6-4
Ottawa defeated Kaneland 6-4 on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Ottawa High School. The game was a resumption of a match earlier in the season. With the win, the Pirates share the Interstate 8 baseball Conference title…
Princeton takes care of business against Macomb in regional semifinals
When the postseason pairings came out, the Princeton soccer team set its sights on having to beat Alleman to win the title. They took the first step Wednesday, defeating Macomb 6-1 with 2 goals each by Bella…
DePue man to stand trial in death of 3-year-old during domestic dispute
A rural DePue man will stand trial Aug. 3 on charges stemming from a domestic dispute in which a small child was shot and killed.
Storage shed fire destroys rural Ottawa property
Within 15 minutes of arriving on the scene, Geiger said that the fire was under control, and the fire was almost entirely extinguished around 12:45 p.m.
North Utica police crack down on unbuckled drivers during Memorial Day travel
The North Utica Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the Memorial Day travel period.