The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming programs and events for the fourth week in March.

Prosecutors say the family dog saved the woman when it intervened.

Elijah House ran on St. Ambrose University 4x800 relay to a fourth-place finish as NAIA All-Americans. Dubuque University Grady Thompson named NABC All-District 9 Second Team, Tony Tompkins of Johnson County Community College is the NACDA Athletic Director of the Year

Has it really been 50 years since Chips Giovanine’s Western Rams marched back to state with an undefeated record at 29-0 for the second season in a row? They met Lawrenceville and the legendary Jay Shidler in the Class A third-place game. Shidler poured in 45 points.

A Rockdale man charged with possession of a stolen car, among other felony charges, is back in La Salle County Jail. Ottawa police want him to stay there.

The Streator City Council approved the return of surplus funds from three tax increment financing districts to local taxing bodies in the area.

Hasty had a message for what proclaiming Thursday, March 26, 2026 as Epilepsy Awareness Day could change about the city of Ottawa’s impact on the epilepsy community.

A look at the top boys and girls wrestlers in the NewsTribune area for the 2025-26 season.

La Salle-Peru senior Kiely Domyancich is the NewsTribune Girls Wrestler of the Year for the second year in a row after going 35-5, winning a regional title and advancing to state for the third time in her career.

Safe Journeys will be joining the HumanKIND Initiative at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 at the William E. Heisler Center for the first event of the ‘Crafts & Conversations’ series, ‘Succulents & Self Care’.