Following successful improvements in 2025, the city of Mendota is continuing to work with the HW Lochner group to improve walkability near schools through the Safe Routes to School program.

Gateway Services will hold its seventh annual Online Silent Auction from noon Sunday, June 7, through 9 p.m. Sunday, June 14.

Illinois Valley Community College recently recognized 200 students for academic achievement at its annual Student Academic Awards ceremony.

A La Salle man faces up to 30 years if convicted of charges stemming from a Saturday drug raid of his residence.

Art Riewaldt won a city bid for the property at Washington Street and Illinois Route 251 with an offer of $40,000.

The Ottawa Noon Rotary Club will hold its annual BBQ Drive-Through Fundraiser from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Lincoln Place in downtown Ottawa.

A look at the top performances for track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.

The St. Bede baseball and softball teams beat Putnam County, the La Salle-Peru girls track and field team won the Illinois Valley Meet and more in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Woodland-Flanagan-Cornell baseball team - behind the pitching of Reece Pelnarsh - topped Henry-Senachwine for the Warriors' first win of the season on Monday. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

The Seneca softball team broke open a tight game in the final three innings in a 16-3 six-inning Tri-County Conference victory over Marquette on Monday at June Gross Field in Ottawa. The win, their 30th of the season, clinched the TCC championship for the Fighting Irish.