Ottawa splash pads officially open for the summer
All three city-operated splash pads in Ottawa are now open for the season, the city announced Tuesday.
Illinois Valley Parkinson’s Support Group to meet July 7 in Utica
The Illinois Valley Parkinson’s Support Group will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, July 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.at the Utica fire station, on Route 178 just south of Casey’s.
Illinois Valley Parkinson’s Support Group to meet July 7 in Utica

2025 NewsTribune Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: St. Bede’s Lily Bosnich
St. Bede junior Lily Bosnich qualified for the Class 1A state track and field meet in four events, placed second in state in the 100-meter hurdles and 300 hurdles and set the area record multiple times in
2025 NewsTribune Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: St. Bede’s Lily Bosnich

Photos: Marseilles Fun Days festival celebrates family themed nights
The Marseilles Fun Days festival featured Jimmy Buffett-themed music, kids’ games and a ducky derby on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Marseilles Community Boat Launch. The event holds a different themed night each day and runs
Photos: Marseilles Fun Days festival celebrates family themed nights

Photos: Chronicling key moments in the Starved Rock Murders and the Chester Weger case
Illinois Valley media, including the La Salle NewsTribune and The Times, have been following the Starved Rock Murders and Chester Weger’s case for more than 60 years. Here are a few key moments in this long-running saga,
Photos: Chronicling key moments in the Starved Rock Murders and the Chester Weger case

Eric Church details ‘Free the Machine’ 2025 fall tour

Eric Church released his new album, Evangeline vs. The Machine on May 2, and this fall he will take that new project on the road when he launches the Free the Machine Tour The tour will make