Where to find cooling centers as heat advisory grips Illinois Valley

Ottawa Military Show takes visitors back in time

War reenactors from across the Midwest converged in northern Ottawa to battle, educate and exhibit an authentic World War II experience.

Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, July 5-11

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for July 5-11. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Illinois Extension to offer moth program Aug. 6 in Putnam

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a program for community members to learn about moths as part of National Moth Week from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit branch, 105 N. Center St., Putnam.

NewsTribune girls track & field leaders for the 2026 season

A look at the top performances for girls track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season.

NewsTribune Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year: Mendota’s Mariyah Elam

Mendota junior Mariyah Elam is the 2026 NewsTribune Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year after winning her second career Class 2A high jump state title while also placing second in the triple jump.