La Sale Celebration of Lights saw 21,409 cars, $143,726 in donations
La Salle’s signature event, Celebration of Lights, tallied 21,409 vehicles driving through its gates, raising $143,726 in donations in 2024.
5 Things to Do: Take in a Disney musical or mini golf through the library in the Illinois Valley
Watch the “Tarzan” musical, mini golf in a historic library, enjoy a Tom Petty cover band, go to a vinyl record show or take part…
Hegeler Carus Mansion to host workshops on quilting, lacemaking, cake decorating, self-care
The Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle is partnering with local and regional businesses on unique workshops.
Sen. Sue Rezin announces committee assignments
State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, announced her committee assignments and her continued role as Deputy Minority Leader for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus.
La Salle County Home and Community Education Association offers $500 scholarships
The La Salle County Home and Community Education Association is offering a scholarship to provide some financial assistance to a La Salle County graduating high…
L-P, St. Bede girls bowling teams win: Wednesday’s NewsTribune roundup
The L-P and St. Bede girls bowling teams earned wins along with basketball and wrestling results in Wednesday’s NewsTribune roundup.
IVCC alum documents local theater legend’s personal, professional impact
Reid Tomasson had crossed paths with Jim Jewell often, but it was not until he read the writing on the wall that he imagined how…
Peru police aim to lower number of crashes in 2025 on Route 251 with more presence
Peru is hopeful more police presence will deter crashes in its Route 251 business district.
Series aims to empower farmers to implement sustainable agricultural
University of Illinois Extension will host a program series this winter all about sustainable agriculture.
Earlville Library District to hold Pre-Civil War Quilts program
The Earlville Library District will welcome Connie Martin to present “Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad.”
Earlville, Fieldcrest, BV earn conference wins: Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup
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.
La Salle-Peru wins big over Streator on senior night
L-P’s four seniors played key roles Tuesday as the Cavaliers beat Streator 46-19 on senior night.
‘Truly grateful’: Q&A with Bengals tight end Cam Grandy
Fieldcrest graduate and Cincinnati Bengals tight end Cam Grandy spoke with Shaw Media’s Kevin Chlum about his rookie season.
Peru contributes $175,000 to TBM Avenger and Salute to Veterans
The Peru City Council approved a $175,000 contribution to the TBM Avenger and Salute to Veterans Show.
La Salle County extension office to host Calling Frog Survey training
The University of Illinois Extension will be hosting an in-person watch party for the next Calling Frog Survey training from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday,…