NewsTribune briefs: L-P’s Andy Medina, Princeton’s Cade Odell selected for Shrine Game
La Salle-Peru’s Andy Medina, Princeton’s Cade Odell and Amboy’s Quinn Leffleman were selected for the Shrine Game and more in the NewsTribune sports briefs.
NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: St. Bede’s Maddy Fabish
St. Bede’s Maddy Fabish was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after winning the Cavalier Classic.
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Camrynn Jones, Polo junior basketball player
Polo junior basketball player Camrynn Jones, who in two wins last Saturday totaled 41 points and 29 assists, is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Drake Lansman.
Man charged in Streator drug ring opts against fighting detention
A Streator man accused of running a drugs and theft ring will stand trial March 17 on multiple felonies. Keith Gullens will stay in jail while awaiting his jury.
Man charged in Streator drug ring opts against fighting detention
A Streator man accused of running a drugs and theft ring will stand trial March 17 on multiple felonies. Keith Gullens will stay in jail while awaiting his jury.
La Salle man charged with knife threats gets 4 years in prison
A homeless man charged in a pair of La Salle knife incidents pleaded guilty Friday to felony charges and was sentenced to four years in prison.
Photos: Galva at LaMoille basketball
Here are Hal Adkins’ photos of Thursday’s Galva at LaMoille boys basketball game
Remembering John Smith: A one of a kind man/coach
He didn’t have a father-figure growing up, yet he became one for the many kids he coached, taught and recruited for his detasseling crew. He was a true gentleman, humble, honest and friendly as anyone you’d ever
Remembering John Smith: A one of a kind man/coach
He didn’t have a father-figure growing up, yet he became one for the many kids he coached, taught and recruited for his detasseling crew. He was a true gentleman, humble, honest and friendly as anyone you’d ever
Visit Starved Rock Country welcome centers for great last-minute gifts
4 visitor center destinations for finding unique gifts and souvenirs