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Princeton takes care of business against Macomb in regional semifinals
When the postseason pairings came out, the Princeton soccer team set its sights on having to beat Alleman to win the title. They took the first step Wednesday, defeating Macomb 6-1 with 2 goals each by Bella…
DePue man to stand trial in death of 3-year-old during domestic dispute
A rural DePue man will stand trial Aug. 3 on charges stemming from a domestic dispute in which a small child was shot and killed.
Storage shed fire destroys rural Ottawa property
Within 15 minutes of arriving on the scene, Geiger said that the fire was under control, and the fire was almost entirely extinguished around 12:45 p.m.
North Utica police crack down on unbuckled drivers during Memorial Day travel
The North Utica Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the Memorial Day travel period.
Jimmy John’s coming to Mendota by end of 2026
Construction on the future site of the restaurant that is going up at 1209 Washington St., on the corner of Washington Street and 13th Avenue, will begin in late summer.
NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: Fieldcrest’s Layten Gerdes
Fieldcrest senior Layten Gerdes was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after earning a win on the mound and hitting two home runs on the week.