National Weather Service issues flood watch in La Salle, Grundy County

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a flood watch for La Salle and Grundy Counties for the area around the Illinois River, including Morris.
St. Bede baseball falls in extra innings: Monday’s NewsTribune roundup

The St. Bede baseball team opened its spring break trip and the La Salle-Peru girls soccer team lost.
Spring Valley City Council denies outdoor dining permit

The Vuelve a Mi Mexican Restaurant in Spring Valley had its application for outdoor dining denied on Monday.
Spring Valley City Council denies outdoor dining permit

The Vuelve a Mi Mexican Restaurant in Spring Valley had its application for outdoor dining denied on Monday.
Oglesby tables proposed conduct policy

Oglesby might get a “behavior-conduct” policy, but the first draft was deemed problematic Monday and the City Council tabled it.
Staying involved: Ottawa’s Orlandi, Somonauk’s Rader helped teams despite injuries keeping them off court

Ottawa junior Marlie Orlandi and Somonauk senior Josie Rader continued to help their respective basketball teams last season despite injuries keeping them off the court.
Staying involved: Ottawa’s Orlandi, Somonauk’s Rader helped teams despite injuries keeping them off court

Ottawa junior Marlie Orlandi and Somonauk senior Josie Rader continued to help their respective basketball teams last season despite injuries keeping them off the court.
IVCC to host 2 welding registration sessions

Illinois Valley Community College’s Welding Department is hosting two welding registration sessions on April 16 and May 14 for students enrolling in summer and fall courses.
Experienced Eclipse Chaser

A 105-year-old eclipse chaser is gearing up to see his 13th next week. His name is Laverne Biser. His first eclipse was in Maine in 1963. He’s traveled the world to see them, but won’t have to go anywhere
Oglesby American Legion to host April 10 taco night

The Oglesby American Legion, 410 S. Clark St., will host its monthly taco night from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. Three tacos cost $6 for dine in or carryout.