Trick or treat times in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties, neighboring communities

Check trick-or-treat times for communities in and near La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.
Photos: Standout Halloween displays in the Illinois Valley

Photo editor Scott Anderson captured photos of Halloween displays at homes throughout the Illinois Valley. Check out some local highlights.
Ottawa Fire Department welcomes new firefighter

Max Biesack graduated from the Illinois Fire Service Institute Academy and will join the Ottawa Fire Department in the upcoming weeks.
Bagpipes hail the opening of Keagan’s Irish Pub in Ottawa

When he learned of his latest business venture, Jim Fritz’s brother raised the question of what does a man of German and Italian descent know about running an Irish pub? Fritz’s business Keagan’s Irish Pub, 218 W.
La Salle council approves $92,000 bid for sewer cleaning

The La Salle City Council is set to spend $92,000 for a 2024 sewer cleaning and televiewing project.
La Salle council approves $92,000 bid for sewer cleaning

The La Salle City Council is set to spend $92,000 for a 2024 sewer cleaning and televiewing project.
NewsTribune football notebook: L-P freshman QB made ‘a lot of growth’

L-P freshman quarterback Marion Persich progressed through the season, St. Bede learned life lessons, Bureau Valley senior Elijah Endress went out with a bang and more in the NewsTribune football notebook.
NewsTribune football notebook: L-P freshman QB made ‘a lot of growth’

L-P freshman quarterback Marion Persich progressed through the season, St. Bede learned life lessons, Bureau Valley senior Elijah Endress went out with a bang and more in the NewsTribune football notebook.
Spring Valley’s Leaf Collection Program begins

The annual Leaf Collection Program began Monday in Spring Valley.
Spring Valley’s Leaf Collection Program begins

The annual Leaf Collection Program began Monday in Spring Valley.