Commissioner Marla Pearson said the city appreciates the community’s patience as staff prepares the facility.

Ottawa baseball won its seventh straight while dealing Streator its fourth consecutive loss Tuesday, with Adam Swanson and Aleixo Fernandez combining for five hits and eight RBIs in the Pirates victory.

The Earlville and Newark softball teams earned Class 1A Walther Christian Regional semifinal wins Tuesday and will face each other Saturday for the title, while Marquette baseball won for the 31st time this season. Plus more results from around The Times area.

The Putnam County softball team rallied for a regional win, the Princeton and Earlville softball teams each scored 20 runs in regional wins and more in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Shut out by Bureau Valley starter Brody Lewis for two innings, Hall baseball broke out for two runs in the third inning and three each in the fourth and fifth on the way to a runaway 13-0 win over the host Storm in Manlius.

The Marquette softball team exploded for eight runs on eight hits in the third inning on the way to a 11-0, five-inning victory over Momence in Tuesday's Class 1A Serena Regional semifinal.

Caught any fish lately at Baker Lake? Have you noticed the bluegills and sunfish are smaller than in years past? There are complex problems in the lake. The City of Peru means to fix them.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer children a Fossil Fun program from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the Seneca Public Library.

The University of Illinois Extension will hold a Grilling and Summertime Salads program series for residents to learn about ideas and practical tips for healthy summer meals.

Traffic was slowed Tuesday afternoon on Route 251 north of Peru by a vehicle crash, but Peru police said there were no significant reports of injury.