Glenn Hall, a 2005 La Salle-Peru alumnus, has been hired as L-P's boys basketball coach. He played at L-P under Luke Yaklich and was an assistant coach for the Cavaliers the last three years under John Senica.

Mendota's Sebastian Carlos qualified for state track, the St. Bede and Mendota softball teams advanced to regional finals and more in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Seneca boys track and field team won the Class 1A Seneca Sectional title on Wednesday and will be sending nine athletes to the state finals. Marquette's Jacoby Gooden also qualified for three events at state. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

Brynna Anderson hit a solo homer to spark the offense and Rachel Eckert was dominant in the circle as Henry-Senachwine beat Putnam County in a regional semifinal.

The Streator softball team had its season end as it couldn't come overcome a trio of costly miscues in a 3-1 loss to Metamora in Wednesday's Class 3A Streator Regional semifinals at the SHS Athletic Fields.

A Mendota woman was recognized for nearly four decades of service at OSF HealthCare as part of National Health Care Week.

A nurse at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota was recognized for providing compassionate care during a patient’s final moments.

Evangelical Covenant Church will hold a retirement celebration in honor of Happy Hands Preschool director and teacher Joyce Johnson from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 31. “Miss Joyce" worked for Happy Hands Preschool for more than 40 years.

Engle Lane Theatre will host a “Cookout Cabaret” to celebrate its 2026 season at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the William C. Schiffbauer Center for the Performing Arts, 1012 Columbus Road, Streator.

The ceremony at 1205 Jefferson St. capped off the first day in what will be a three-and-a-half month process to build a home for a local family in need.