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The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at the Peru Public Library.
Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group meets Feb. 16 at Peru Library
The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at the Peru Public Library.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at the Peru Public Library.
Star Union Spirits is reopening its tasting room this week following a Jan. 20 fire that forced a temporary closure.
Star Union Spirits reopens tasting room after fire damage forces closure
Star Union Spirits is reopening its tasting room this week following a Jan. 20 fire that forced a temporary closure.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Star Union Spirits is reopening its tasting room this week following a Jan. 20 fire that forced a temporary closure.
The Chicago Bears could receive a resolution of where the NFL franchise will build their new stadium in the coming months after a six-year process. Here's a look back at how the Bears got here.
Here’s a timeline of the Chicago Bears’ search for a new stadium
The Chicago Bears could receive a resolution of where the NFL franchise will build their new stadium in the coming months after a six-year process. Here's a look back at how the Bears got here.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The Chicago Bears could receive a resolution of where the NFL franchise will build their new stadium in the coming months after a six-year process. Here's a look back at how the Bears got here.
The La Salle-Peru girls basketball team earned a conference win, plus more results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.
L-P girls basketball beats Kaneland: Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup
The La Salle-Peru girls basketball team earned a conference win, plus more results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:36 AM
The La Salle-Peru girls basketball team earned a conference win, plus more results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.
The Mendota girls basketball team defeated Putnam County on Tuesday for the Trojans' 10th win of the season.
Mendota wins on senior night for first double-digit win season since 2019-20
The Mendota girls basketball team defeated Putnam County on Tuesday for the Trojans' 10th win of the season.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:06 AM
The Mendota girls basketball team defeated Putnam County on Tuesday for the Trojans' 10th win of the season.
Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Tuesday's E-P at Princeton boys basketball game
Photos: E-P at Princeton boys basketball
Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Tuesday's E-P at Princeton boys basketball game
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February 11, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Tuesday's E-P at Princeton boys basketball game
From Capitol News Illinois: Former Republican state legislator Darren Bailey is trying to improve on his 2022 campaign for governor by taking a new approach to voters in the Chicago area. Bailey has also echoed President Donald Trump’s calls for Gov. JB Pritzker to be arrested
‘More listening and less talking’: Darren Bailey insists results will be different in 2nd run for governor
From Capitol News Illinois: Former Republican state legislator Darren Bailey is trying to improve on his 2022 campaign for governor by taking a new approach to voters in the Chicago area. Bailey has also echoed President Donald Trump’s calls for Gov. JB Pritzker to be arrested
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February 11, 2026 at 12:22 AM
From Capitol News Illinois: Former Republican state legislator Darren Bailey is trying to improve on his 2022 campaign for governor by taking a new approach to voters in the Chicago area. Bailey has also echoed President Donald Trump’s calls for Gov. JB Pritzker to be arrested
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.
La Salle County grand jury: Feb. 10, 2026
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 AM
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.
Peru’s fire chief said late Monday the cause of a fire in the 1900 block of Shooting Park Road remains undetermined, but is not suspicious.
Cause of Peru fire undetermined, but not suspicious
Peru’s fire chief said late Monday the cause of a fire in the 1900 block of Shooting Park Road remains undetermined, but is not suspicious.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Peru’s fire chief said late Monday the cause of a fire in the 1900 block of Shooting Park Road remains undetermined, but is not suspicious.
Andy Williams Jr., candidate for Illinois Attorney General: The SAFE-T-ACT needs to be tweaked. Many parts of the SAFE-T-ACT are unconstitutional and should have been repealed. Read his full questionnaire here
2026 Election Questionnaire: Andy Williams Jr, Illinois Attorney General
Andy Williams Jr., candidate for Illinois Attorney General: The SAFE-T-ACT needs to be tweaked. Many parts of the SAFE-T-ACT are unconstitutional and should have been repealed. Read his full questionnaire here
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February 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Andy Williams Jr., candidate for Illinois Attorney General: The SAFE-T-ACT needs to be tweaked. Many parts of the SAFE-T-ACT are unconstitutional and should have been repealed. Read his full questionnaire here
A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.14, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.
Streator free lunch set Feb. 14 at Park Place
A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.14, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:16 PM
A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.14, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.
Cody Anderson of Tonica was sworn in Thursday as a full-time firefighter and EMT for the La Salle Fire Department.
Tonica native sworn in as La Salle firefighter and EMT
Cody Anderson of Tonica was sworn in Thursday as a full-time firefighter and EMT for the La Salle Fire Department.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Cody Anderson of Tonica was sworn in Thursday as a full-time firefighter and EMT for the La Salle Fire Department.
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois residents can face long delays in clearing their marijuana-related records even after judges approve expungement and sealing orders
Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois residents can face long delays in clearing their marijuana-related records even after judges approve expungement and sealing orders
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February 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois residents can face long delays in clearing their marijuana-related records even after judges approve expungement and sealing orders
Nolan Kemp on a top priority for the Illinois General Assembly: Protecting civil liberties — defending constitutional rights, privacy, and due process, and standing up for people when government overreaches. Read Kemp's full election questionnaire here
2026 Election Questionnaire: Nolan Kemp, Illinois House of Representatives, District 74
Nolan Kemp on a top priority for the Illinois General Assembly: Protecting civil liberties — defending constitutional rights, privacy, and due process, and standing up for people when government overreaches. Read Kemp's full election questionnaire here
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February 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Nolan Kemp on a top priority for the Illinois General Assembly: Protecting civil liberties — defending constitutional rights, privacy, and due process, and standing up for people when government overreaches. Read Kemp's full election questionnaire here
Here is a schedule of the paths ahead for our Illinois Valley girls basketball teams this postseason, including Ottawa, La Salle-Peru, Streator, Princeton, St. Bede, Marquette, Mendota, Hall, FCW and Seneca.
The path ahead: IHSA postseason schedules for our Illinois Valley girls basketball teams
Here is a schedule of the paths ahead for our Illinois Valley girls basketball teams this postseason, including Ottawa, La Salle-Peru, Streator, Princeton, St. Bede, Marquette, Mendota, Hall, FCW and Seneca.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Here is a schedule of the paths ahead for our Illinois Valley girls basketball teams this postseason, including Ottawa, La Salle-Peru, Streator, Princeton, St. Bede, Marquette, Mendota, Hall, FCW and Seneca.
The four Republicans running for Illinois governor support giving the federal government access to state voter rolls but had more nuanced responses when asked about President Donald Trump’s suggestion of nationalized elections.
Should U.S. nationalize elections? GOP governor candidates speak up
The four Republicans running for Illinois governor support giving the federal government access to state voter rolls but had more nuanced responses when asked about President Donald Trump’s suggestion of nationalized elections.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The four Republicans running for Illinois governor support giving the federal government access to state voter rolls but had more nuanced responses when asked about President Donald Trump’s suggestion of nationalized elections.
Immigration changes introduced last year by the Trump administration are anticipated to cause some issues for visiting international teachers and the northern Illinois schools that rely on them
Future of international teachers uncertain amid federal policy changes
Immigration changes introduced last year by the Trump administration are anticipated to cause some issues for visiting international teachers and the northern Illinois schools that rely on them
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February 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Immigration changes introduced last year by the Trump administration are anticipated to cause some issues for visiting international teachers and the northern Illinois schools that rely on them
Klein is a decorated photographer, videographer and entrepreneur from the Illinois Valley who has already done a lot for the park and the foundation, both as a visitor and as a board member.
Familiar face takes over Starved Rock Foundation
Klein is a decorated photographer, videographer and entrepreneur from the Illinois Valley who has already done a lot for the park and the foundation, both as a visitor and as a board member.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Klein is a decorated photographer, videographer and entrepreneur from the Illinois Valley who has already done a lot for the park and the foundation, both as a visitor and as a board member.
Would a sports complex work for Peru? It did for Kokomo, Indiana. One of the hoteliers serving Kokomo visitors is interested in Peru’s project.
Peru explores sports complex partnership; Indiana hotelier sees potential
Would a sports complex work for Peru? It did for Kokomo, Indiana. One of the hoteliers serving Kokomo visitors is interested in Peru’s project.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Would a sports complex work for Peru? It did for Kokomo, Indiana. One of the hoteliers serving Kokomo visitors is interested in Peru’s project.
Over the past few weeks, Shaw Local has evaluated how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and started looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the special teams room.
2025 Chicago Bears position review: Special teams
Over the past few weeks, Shaw Local has evaluated how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and started looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the special teams room.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Over the past few weeks, Shaw Local has evaluated how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and started looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the special teams room.
The Putnam County, Fieldcrest and Henry boys basketball teams won, plus more results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
Putnam County boys earn nonconference win: Monday’s NewsTribune roundup
The Putnam County, Fieldcrest and Henry boys basketball teams won, plus more results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:32 AM
The Putnam County, Fieldcrest and Henry boys basketball teams won, plus more results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
E-P had not beat Princeton in quite some time and they were motivated to win one for head coach Chris Brown, who was absent attending private family matters. And play they did, outscoring the Tigresses 17-8 in the fourth quarter to wrap up a 51-40 Three Rivers East win
Lauren Abbott, E-P win one for coach Chris Brown at Princeton
E-P had not beat Princeton in quite some time and they were motivated to win one for head coach Chris Brown, who was absent attending private family matters. And play they did, outscoring the Tigresses 17-8 in the fourth quarter to wrap up a 51-40 Three Rivers East win
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February 10, 2026 at 4:22 AM
E-P had not beat Princeton in quite some time and they were motivated to win one for head coach Chris Brown, who was absent attending private family matters. And play they did, outscoring the Tigresses 17-8 in the fourth quarter to wrap up a 51-40 Three Rivers East win
The Morris girls basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to beat L-P, while the Cavalier boys held on to beat Morris.
Morris girls rally to beat L-P, Cavalier boys hold on for Interstate 8 win
The Morris girls basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to beat L-P, while the Cavalier boys held on to beat Morris.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:12 AM
The Morris girls basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to beat L-P, while the Cavalier boys held on to beat Morris.
The body of a Streator man reported missing Jan. 11 has been located in rural Utica, the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday.
Missing Streator man found dead in rural Utica
The body of a Streator man reported missing Jan. 11 has been located in rural Utica, the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The body of a Streator man reported missing Jan. 11 has been located in rural Utica, the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday.
From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker is backing one of his longtime Statehouse allies, Rep. Margaret Croke, to be Illinois’ next comptroller
Pritzker backs longtime political ally Margaret Croke for comptroller
From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker is backing one of his longtime Statehouse allies, Rep. Margaret Croke, to be Illinois’ next comptroller
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February 10, 2026 at 12:18 AM
From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker is backing one of his longtime Statehouse allies, Rep. Margaret Croke, to be Illinois’ next comptroller