Pistol Shrimp allow 7 runs in 9th, lose to Springfield
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp gave up seven runs in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday in a 9-8 loss to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes in Peru. In the ninth, the Shrimp allowed two RBI singles,
Spring Valley man detained on suspicion of homicide
A Spring Valley man is being held in La Salle County Jail on a homicide charge following the Monday death investigation in the 1000 block of Marcy Street in Ottawa. In a news release issued at 6:25
NewsTribune sports briefs for June 6, 2023: Four St. Bede players earn all state
State champion St. Bede landed four players on the Illinois Coaches Association Class 1A All-State Team. Junior pitchers Ella Hermes and Reagan Stoudt were voted first-team all state, while senior infielder Maddy Torrence and senior outfielder Addie
NCAT cuts ribbon on $1.6 million parking shelter in Ottawa
The vehicles utilized by North Central Area Transit have long served the city of Ottawa and all of La Salle County, but on Tuesday, there was a step taken to keep those buses safe and on the
Eye On Illinois: As suburbs scrap over Bears, state should back away
Let them fight. That’s the big takeaway from last week’s news the Lake Forest Bears have expanded their search for a new Sunday home. “We will continue the ongoing demolition activity and work toward a path forward
Ladd Community Consolidated School District honor roll, 3rd trimester 2022-23
Ladd Community Consolidated School District has released its honor roll for the third trimester of the 2022-23 school year. High honor roll: Brody Bosi, Kaitlyn Coutts, Colton Crowther, Avery Sondgeroth, Mia Wenzel, Adeline Zerfas, Keira Blough, Ben
Streator man indicted for murder in May 6 shooting death
A Streator man was indicted Tuesday for murder and for firing shots that hit and/or missed several others May 6 in Streator. Malcolm J. Whitfield, 29, of Streator (also listed as a resident of DeKalb), was indicted
Funky Vibez opens in Utica, offering eclectic shopping experience
Funky Vibez has items that are colorful, eclectic and, of course, funky. Items that will illicit happiness. Those good vibes are the goal for Sam Katz and Jacki Ellis who recently opened the store at 723 S.
Misdemeanor trial begins for ‘Accountability Angel’
Angel Farmer wanted to be admitted into a La Salle County courthouse and security, grappling with COVID-19 restrictions, wouldn’t let her in with her phone. That’s not disputed. What is disputed is whether Farmer, 31, of Peru,
Safety Tips for Cyclists
Cycling is a great way to exercise, take in the beauty of nature, and have fun! But it can also be hazardous if you don’t take the proper safety precautions. Whether you’re a practiced cyclist or just