A look ahead: Illinois Valley Food Pantry eyes new facility as clients increase
The Illinois Valley Food Pantry in La Salle has continued to see an increase in services. Executive Director Mary Jo Credi said last fiscal year…
First Day Hike set at Lake Kakusha in Mendota
A First Day Hike is planned 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Lake Kakusha in Mendota.
Diabetes support group to meet Jan. 9 in Mendota
Learn diabetes prevention and management skills from University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES and OSF HealthCare Clinical Dietitian…
Explore diet trends with Putnam County library program
Get the research on current diet trends from University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman.
Photos: Best of Christmas 2024 in the Illinois Valley
Since mid-November, Illinois Valley communities have hosted festivals and activities to celebrate Christmas, now the holiday is here. We look back at the memorable activities.
Henry church to host screening of ‘The Bishop’s Wife'
The Henry Presbyterian Church will be showing “The Bishop’s Wife,” starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven and Elsa Lancaster, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan.…
IVCC, Bureau, Marshall-Putnam extension offices to host sustainable agriculture programs
University of Illinois Extension will host a program series this winter all about sustainable agriculture.
Putnam County library announces January 2025 activities
While the weather is sure to get colder, the Putnam County Library District will plan a variety of activities at its branches for patrons to…
PSEP test dates set for Bureau, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam counties
University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties is offering the following testing-only sessions and certification program for pesticide applicators.
Master Naturalists to present Winter Webinar series
The Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam County Master Naturalists announced their upcoming Winter Webinar series.
MP Automotive & Repair wins first place commercial entry in Oglesby contest
We Are Oglesby, NFP Corp member, MP Automotive & Repair, won first place commercial entry in Oglesby.
2024 NewsTribune Football All-Area Team
A look at the best football players in the NewsTribune area during the 2024 season.
Utica adopts tax levy of $91,191
The Utica Village Board adopted a tax levy of $91,191, which was just less than the 5% limit allowed without a hearing under the Truth…
2024 NewsTribune Defensive Football Player of the Year: Princeton’s Cade Odell
Princeton senior Cade Odell is the 2024 NewsTribune Defensive Football Player of the Year after recording 74 tackles and helping the Tigers reach the Class…
Former Storm, Tigers show they’ve still got game in BV-Princeton Alumni Game
The game started with the “oldies but goodies” featuring the 40 and over group, which actually started at 37 years up. The venerable Don Smucker,…