SNAP benefits for the hungry could be cut next Friday, May 1. For local food pantries, the timing could scarcely be worse.

Graves-Hume Public Library in Mendota is offering a variety of programs throughout May for children, teens, adults and families.

You could turn this into a party game: “You have 60 seconds to list what you would take in your basement during a tornado warning.”

Seneca and Somonauk/Leland softball, Fieldcrest baseball and girls track and field standouts Lila Coleman, Abbi Armstrong and Isabella Markey are among the winners in The Times Friday Roundup.

The Bureau Valley girls track team won the Rock Falls Invite, the Mendota baseball team earned a walk-off win and more in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

AJ Hermes stuck out 10 and allowed just two hits to lead St. Bede baseball to a 2-0 win over Serena on Friday.

Mendota police have made an arrest in the Friday morning shooting of an unidentified man. Police say the victim has been treated and released.

The course covers navigating age-related changes, reviewing driving strategies, understanding new vehicle technology and learning how aging affects driving ability.

For the first time in 2023, her former high school soccer team came together for the Tammy Zywicki Memorial Game, marking 30 years since her disappearance and death. They will play another memorial game at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, April 25.

Ottawa mayor Robb Hasty and Oglesby mayor Jason Curran talked about their city’s future during Illinois Valley Area Chamber luncheon on Thursday afternoon.