The La Salle-Peru co-op girls swim team opened the season with a second-place finish in the Sterling Invite and area volleyball, soccer, tennis and cross country results in Saturday’s NewsTribune roundup.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce’s annual Drawdown Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Oakley Avenue Klub. The event’s highlight is the Drawdown, featuring major prizes of $1,500 for first place, $500 for second

Peru residents will be asked on the November ballot if they want to use the hotel/motel tax to fund a municipal pool, but what will a pool cost the city or its residents?

The Ottawa girls volleyball team finished 2nd at the Rochelle, while Newark placed 4th at Manteno, plus more in The Times Saturday roundup.

Here’s a look at boxscores for Week 2 games around Bureau County

Illinois Extension educator Susan Glassman will teach her Packing Power Meals, Creating Wholesome Lunches class at Peru Public Library to encourage healthy and balanced meal choices.