Draw with natural paints Aug. 16 at Starved Rock

Z Tour bicycle event ends after 15 years of fundraising

Riders coasted Saturday, July 18, 2026, into Zearing Park in Princeton and most interviewed expressed sorrow that this is the last year for the Z-Tour bike event.

Illinois Valley residents in Ottawa march against far-right protesters

Illinois Valley residents marched Sunday afternoon through downtown Ottawa to protest a far-right demonstration held the previous day.

IVCC opens registration for college readiness program

Illinois Valley Community College is accepting registrations for Get Set, a two-day college readiness program designed to prepare new students for the transition to college life.

Learn about bats Aug. 29 at Starved Rock

Learn about bats at “Bats in the Spotlight,” a program scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 29 at Starved Rock State Park.

Illinois Valley rallies to win Central Region opener: NewsTribune sports briefs

The Illinois Valley Senior League baseball team won its Central Region Tournament opener Saturday, the La Salle Minor League softball team won twice at state and Illinois Valley Junior League baseball lost its state opener.