High gas prices, big crowds drive traffic at Illinois Valley parks

No charges for Princeton cop in DePue shooting that killed child

The police officer involved in the Mother’s Day shooting in rural DePue – a 3-year-old was struck and killed by gunfire – will not face criminal charges, Bureau County’s state’s attorney confirmed Wednesday.

Illinois Valley Chamber simplifies membership with new five-tier structure

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development recently launched its new membership structure on Wednesday, July 1.

Free lunch Saturday at Streator’s Park Place

A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

Ottawa gas prices investigation reveals possible price gouging

“It’s very interesting how after we passed a resolution looking into gas prices, that gas prices in Ottawa went down,” Commissioner Tom Ganiere said during Tuesday night’s council meeting.

Illinois Valley Senior League wins D20, advances to Central Region: NewsTribune sports briefs

The Illinois Valley Senior League and Junior League baseball teams and the Utica Major League softball team won District 20 titles.