IVAC highlights accomplishments, gives awards at annual dinner
The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce used its annual dinner on Wednesday night to recap a year of growth and preview key projects coming in 2026, along with honoring three contributors to the region.
Putnam County churches host blood drive Dec. 22
Putnam County Methodist Churches will host a community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at McNabb Fire Department, Goldasich Hall, 391 N. Route 89, McNabb.
Fort du Rocher DAR Chapter plans February author event
The Fort du Rocher Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Dec. 6 at First Presbyterian Church in Mendota with Regent Beverly Richardson presiding.
Bureau Valley FFA plans pancake breakfast Jan. 25
The Bureau Valley FFA Greenhand Leadership Team will hold a pancake breakfast.
Marseilles Author pens adventure book to support hunger relief
Marseilles author Kent Terry has spent much of his life balancing adventure with service- climbing mountains, paddling remote waters, taking risks in nature and all while supporting hunger relief work through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Bureau Valley FFA plans pancake breakfast Jan. 25
The Bureau Valley FFA Greenhand Leadership Team will hold a pancake breakfast.
Streator Library plans holiday week activities Dec. 15-20
The Streator Public Library will host a variety of holiday programs from Monday, Dec. 15, through Saturday, Dec. 20.
Marseilles Author pens adventure book to support hunger relief
Marseilles author Kent Terry has spent much of his life balancing adventure with service- climbing mountains, paddling remote waters, taking risks in nature and all while supporting hunger relief work through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
2025 NewsTribune Football All-Area Team
A look at the top football players in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.
Trace Adkins shares the holiday ballad ‘One More Christmas’

Trace Adkins has released his brand-new original Christmas song ‘One More Christmas’, co-written by Adkins alongside Derek George and Monty Criswell. Produced by George, the track comes shortly after Adkins appeared on NBC’s ‘Christmas in Nashville’ holiday