Boys basketball: Championship berths on the line at the Colmone Classic tonight

LaSalle-Peru will meet Fieldcrest at 6:30 p.m. followed by Rock Falls vs. Mendota at 8 p.m. in tonight’s semifinals. The winners of those games will meet for the championship at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Boys basketball: Championship berths on the line at the Colmone Classic tonight

LaSalle-Peru will meet Fieldcrest at 6:30 p.m. followed by Rock Falls vs. Mendota at 8 p.m. in tonight’s semifinals. The winners of those games will meet for the championship at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
St. Bede girls basketball tops Henry: NewsTribune roundup for Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023

The St. Bede girls basketball team beat Henry. That and more basketball, bowling, swimming and wrestling results in Thursday’s NewsTribune roundup.
Texas judge intervenes to allow woman whose fetus has trisomy 18 to terminate pregnancy

On Thursday, a Texas judge granted permission for a woman to terminate her pregnancy due to her fetus being diagnosed with what doctors describe as a ‘fatal disorder’ – despite the state’s strict abortion ban. Travis County
Two professors, one faculty member identified as those killed in UNLV mass shooting

The victims of the mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Wednesday were comprised of three faculty members who were killed, and one faculty member who was injured. According to the Clark County coroner’s
Offensive tackle Austin Jackson signs $36M extension with Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins and offensive tackle Austin Jackson have agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract extension, through the 2026 season The 24-year-old Jackson joined the Dolphins as the No. 18 overall pick in the 2020 NFL
Cincinnati Reds and free agent Jeimer Candelario agree to 3-year, $45M deal

Switch-hitting infielder Jeimer Candelario and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal. Sources told ESPN that the pact includes a $15 million option for 2027. The Washington Nationals traded Candelario to the Chicago Cubs
Letter from OSF: The ever-expanding horizons of health care: A vital compass in the Illinois Valley

Letter to the editor: OSF’s August J. Querciagrossa writes about the shifting focus on accessible lifesaving emergency care and robust inpatient services through key hubs.
Light Up Princeton holiday contest deadline nears

The Light Up Princeton holiday display contest will be open to all residents and businesses with a Princeton address.
Light Up Princeton holiday contest deadline nears

The Light Up Princeton holiday display contest will be open to all residents and businesses with a Princeton address.