How to help the 4 families displaced in Ladd fire
Ladd Village Hall is collecting items and gift cards for the families displaced in the Monday morning fire. Call 815-894-2440 during normal business hours for further information.
Peru police officer promoted to sergeant
Peru police officer Brad Jones was promoted to sergeant, said Peru Police Chief Sarah Raymond at Monday’s City Council meeting.
NewsTribune sports roundup for Monday, Aug. 14, 2023
Golf results from around the area.
New Bedford Royal Neighbors buy school supplies for BV students
The New Bedford Royal Neighbors #1491 kicked off the upcoming school year by going school supplies shopping for items that will be donated to students in need in the Bureau Valley School District.
IVCC to offer child care services through partnership with YMCA
Child care services will be offered to students on Illinois Valley Community College’s main campus again this fall through a partnership with the college and the Illinois Valley YMCA.
Grand Marshals Harry and Marcella Oloffson honored during Manlius Days celebration
Harry and Marcella Oloffson of Manlius were both honored as Grand Marshals during the annual Manlius Days celebration that took place on Saturday, Aug. 5.
2023 NewsTribune boys golf preview capsules
A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Amboy-LaMoille, Earlville, Fieldcrest and Henry-Senachwine boys golf teams.
Opening statements set Tuesday in bow and arrow killing case in La Salle County
A jury of six women and seven men (including an alternate juror) will hear opening statements at 9 a.m. Tuesday in a 2015 bow-and-arrow killing.
Princeton Rotary to host PHS Scholarship Fundraiser during Aug. 18 street concert
The Princeton Rotary Club will host a grilled shrimp fundraiser benefiting the Princeton High School Scholarship Fund during the street concert beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, on Princeton’s Main Street.
Hall Township Food Pantry to hold mobile food distribution Aug. 19 in DePue
Hall Township Food Pantry will distribute food to individuals and families in need through a mobile food distribution with registration starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Lakeside Shelter in DePue.