There will be a November rematch of the 2024 contest for statehouse: Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel (D-Ottawa) will again try to fend off Republican challenger Liz Bishop of La Salle.

“I’m super excited,” Wittig said. “We had a lot of people put in a lot of hard work and the vote turned out in our favor.”

Tom Kammerer won the vote over Edward Jauch for the Republican nomination for Bureau County Sheriff, according to unofficial results on Tuesday night.

In a crowded race for retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Republican Don Tracy has secured the GOP nomination in Tuesday’s primary, according to unofficial election results. Check back for updates

Results from the La Salle-Peru and Mendota girls track and field teams in the Sycamore invite in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

With the polls closed for the 2026 Primary Election, all that’s left is the counting. Here’s what we’re looking for tonight.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

The Herald-News area saw plenty of representation in girls basketball All-State and All-Conference teams

Casey Etheridge and Augustus Swanson both finished as state runner-up this season, earning them co-NewsTribune Boys Wrestler of the Year.

Illinois Valley Easter Ham Giveaway!