2A Softball: Somonauk/Leland uses huge 2nd in regional win over Mendota
The Somonauk/Leland softball team scored nine runs in the second inning to back winning pitcher Kaydence Eade in a 12-2 win in five innings over Mendota in Monday’s Class 2A Princeton Regional quarterfinal in Somonauk.
Photos: Somonauk dominates Mendota 12-2 in Class 1A softball quarterfinal

Photos: Somonauk dominates Mendota 12-2 in Class 1A softball quarterfinal
Somonauk defeated Mendota 12-2 on Monday, May 19, 2025 during the Class 1A softball Regional quarterfinal game at Somonauk High School. Somonauk will play top-seed Morrison on Tuesday, at 4:30p.m. in Princeton.
Track update: Princeton wins four championships at Three Rivers meet

Track update: Princeton wins four championships at Three Rivers meet
Princeton had three individual conference champions, winning four events in Friday’s Three Rivers Conference boys track & field meet at Sherrard.
Track update: Princeton wins four championships at Three Rivers meet
Princeton had three individual conference champions, winning four events in Friday’s Three Rivers Conference boys track & field meet at Sherrard.
Judge throws out Spring Valley man’s confession in Ottawa murder trial

Judge throws out Spring Valley man’s confession in Ottawa murder trial
A Spring Valley man charged in the Ottawa shooting death will stand trial for murder on Sept. 8; but the jury won’t hear a tainted confession he gave police.
La Salle man convicted of sexual contact with 13-year-old
A La Salle man pleaded guilty Friday to having unlawful sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl. Richard Lombardi took four years in a plea.
La Salle man convicted of sexual contact with 13-year-old
A La Salle man pleaded guilty Friday to having unlawful sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl. Richard Lombardi took four years in a plea.