Bureau County expected to draw (relatively) high turnout

Tuesday will be cold – the daytime high will hover around freezing – which surely won’t boost voter turnout. Even if it were spring-like, however, election officials doubt the polls will be very busy.
5 baseball storylines to watch in the NewsTribune area for the 2026 season

With the high school baseball season starting this week, here are five storylines to watch this spring in the NewsTribune area.
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Single-family home in La Salle sells for $123,000

A single-family residence located at 236 10th Street in La Salle changed owners on Feb. 23.
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Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for March 8-14. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $250,000
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $250,000
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $250,000

A 1,830-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1989, has changed hands.
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $250,000

A 1,830-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1989, has changed hands.
Hennepin library event’s set for March