Illinois Valley Cursillo will hold an evening of food and fellowship Saturday, May 16 in Peterstown, south of Mendota.

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The park office released attendance figures through March 31 and Matthiessen had more first-quarter visitors (nearly 71,000) than in any year except 2024.

Paul Nolley, the Democratic nominee challenging Republican incumbent Darin LaHood in Illinois’ 16th Congressional District, will hold a meet-and-greet Saturday in Streator aimed at families.

Going to see River Valley Players later this month? Bring a few Kleenex. You’re going to need them.

Residents are being asked to weigh in on the future of downtown Streator through a community survey tied to an ongoing revitalization effort.

The event will feature youth entrepreneurs from Ottawa Central, Waltham, Dimmick and Peru grade schools with businesses offering baked goods, 3D-printed items, handmade bracelets, slime, handmade crafts and more.

Mendota YMCA Director Steve Donnell said Wednesday that the branch is not closing, but moving towards separating from the Illinois Valley YMCA based in Peru.

The Ottawa softball team recorded a walk-off Interstate 8 Conference win over Kaneland on Wednesday, while Seneca's Tessa Krull pitched a perfect game and also homered in a Tri-County Conference victory over Midland. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

The L-P girls soccer team won a conference game, St. Bede's Ranbir Saini threw a shutout, Fieldcrest baseball earned a walkoff win and more in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.