Here are the leaders this spring for the 2026 BCR Boys Track & Field Team

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp ended a nine-game losing streak Friday. The Shrimp close out the first half of the season this week.

When the I&M Canal Corridor Association announced last fall that they were shutting down rides on its replica canal boat, amid funding shortfalls, people were concerned for the future of the exhibit, but also the future of the two mules that called it home.

Since its inception, more names and panels have been added each year, with the nine new additions bringing the total to 8,041.

The project at 704 Illinois Ave. is to refurbish the existing two-story building and outfit it to become a community event space on the first floor and a co-working space on the second.

At the Wednesday, June 17, meeting of the Marseilles City Council, an agreement was made to rename the position of Captain to Deputy Chief.

That moment when you start to believe in yourself is a turning point. I do think teachers, mentors and friends can be the game changers. They help us see who we are or are not. Sometimes better than we see ourselves.

Former PC volleyball/track standout, Hall coach Dani Zellmer-Bunzell remembered for her infectious smile. Coach Demi Salazar says, "she was a good kid."

A look at the final softball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.

Avah Oertel batted .607 with a school single-season record 17 homers, 59 RBIs, 19 doubles and 55 runs scored. The NewsTribune Softball Player of the Year is already Princeton’s career leader for home runs (35), RBIs (137) and doubles (35).