La Salle County seeks bid for EMA command vehicle
La Salle County has had its share of disasters – tornadoes, floods, five-alarm fires – but hasn’t had a command vehicle for the Emergency Management Agency to coordinate a response. It soon might.
Peru committee hears ice rink improvement proposals
While Illinois Valley residents are enjoying the summer fun of county fairs, carnivals and baseball games, Peru city officials have been planning winter activities – starting with its ice rink.
NewsTribune Sports Briefs: Oglesby Junior League baseball bows out in state semis
The Oglesby Junior League baseball team and Oglesby Major League softball team each ended its season in the state semifinals Wednesday, while Bi-County Junior League softball’s season ended in state pool play.
Pistol Shrimp pick up two wins over Clinton LumberKings
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp won two games against the Clinton LumberKings on Wednesday in Peru.
La Salle-Peru showing improvement in third 7-on-7, Seneca off to good start
The La Salle-Peru and Seneca football teams got together for a 7-on-7 on Wednesday. The Cavaliers saw growth in their third event of the summer, while the Fighting Irish are happy with the early part of their
La Salle-Peru showing improvement in third 7-on-7, Seneca off to good start
The La Salle-Peru and Seneca football teams got together for a 7-on-7 on Wednesday. The Cavaliers saw growth in their third event of the summer, while the Fighting Irish are happy with the early part of their
Streator man charged in shooting to argue self-defense
Prosecutors said Alex Brown had no justification for firing a shot that injured a man in Streator. Now, Brown hopes to persuade a jury he acted in self-defense.
Streator man charged in shooting to argue self-defense
Prosecutors said Alex Brown had no justification for firing a shot that injured a man in Streator. Now, Brown hopes to persuade a jury he acted in self-defense.
2024 IHSA football schedule release: BCR area’s top games to watch, week by week
With the IHSA releasing the statewide football schedules, here’s a look at some top games in the BCR area for the 2024 season.
2024 IHSA football schedule release: BCR area’s top games to watch, week by week
With the IHSA releasing the statewide football schedules, here’s a look at some top games in the BCR area for the 2024 season.