Grief support returns Aug. 17 to Princeton church

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.

Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, July 12-18

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for July 12-18. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Students graduate from Carus Summer Science Camp

The 24th annual Carus Summer Science Camp concluded Friday with a graduation celebration at St. Bede Academy, marking the successful completion of another week of hands-on science exploration for local students entering sixth grade.