Illinois Extension will offer a garden planning workshop May 12 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley, designed for gardeners of all experience levels.

The Mendota softball team won three games at the Byron tournament, Fieldcrest baseball earned a walk-off win and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

An Ottawa man will stand trial July 6 for the recent shooting at a downtown Ottawa tavern. The victim remains hospitalized.

The 2026 May Merriment will be chaired by Matt and Sarah Bullock, Nicole and Joe Killelea and honorary chairs Sandy and Jake Killelea.

The cultural competition will encourage students to practice Spanish and explore cultural traditions outside the classroom.

The outage will take place from 11th Street and Chartres Street to 1322 Chartres St.

Serena's Cassie Walsh tossed a no-hitter against Gardner-South Wilmington with nine strikeouts on Saturday, while the Marquette baseball and softball teams both topped Yorkville Christian. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

Telly Johnson led Team NIU on a touchdown on their opening drive, Jalen Macon added one in the fourth quarter, and they held on to beat Brady Davidson and Team Huskies 17-10. Here were five takeaways from the spring game, which returned to a game format this year.

The meeting is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

A best-selling author is coming to the Mendota Public Library to discuss his book on famous Chicago hood Al Capone and his infamous vault.