Illinois’ 2025-26 boys basketball postseason begins on Monday. Here's a look at what awaits teams from across The Times coverage area.

The Princeton Logan eighth grade volleyball team captured the Starved Rock Conference tournament championship, defeating Mendota 25-16, 25-17 Thursday at Peru Parkside. Princeton wrestlers Casey Etheridge and Augustus Swanson advance to Friday's IHSA semifinals

Spring cleanup at Peru City Cemetery will begin Monday, March 2.

Hall High School held its annual Sadie Hawkins Dance on Saturday, Feb. 14.

The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming events and programs for March.

Each fall, Insanity Haunted House hosts a scare-free haunted house one day a week at its Peru Mall location, and every year, the most common feedback is appreciation from parents happy for an activity to occupy their children.

Princeton seniors Casey Etheridge and Augustus Swanson advanced to the state wrestling semifinals, plus more results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Princeton seniors Casey Etheridge and Augustus Swanson advanced to the state wrestling semifinals, plus more results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Marquette’s Wesley Janick and Sandwich’s Cooper Corder reached semifinals at the IHSA Class 1A State Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, while Woodland's Nolan Price fired in 11 3s, program-record 40 points in win over Earlville. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

Jillian Hoffman would’ve been the least expected hero for Rock Island Alleman going into Thursday’s girls regional championship game at St. Bede. But when her team needed her the most, the 5-4 senior guard hit back-to-back three-pointers to spark the Pioneers to a 42-40 win