Judge Juan Merchan rejects Trump’s third request to remove him from hush-money case

Judge Juan Merchan has rejected a third request by the attorneys for former President Donald Trump to remove him in the New York criminal case that convicted Trump on 34 felonies of falsifying business records – the
Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthens into hurricane after knocking out power in Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday, after bringing “significant flooding” to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands and moved north. The National Hurricane Center shared earlier in the day that Ernesto, located about 175 miles northwest
Farm Aid 2024 to take place in Saratoga Springs with Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and more

Farm Aid is returning to New York this September, featuring a lineup including Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and more. The annual charity concert will be held Sept. 21 at Broadview
Zach Bryan, Beyoncé and Kacey Musgraves lead 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Nominations

NBC and Peacock announced the nominees for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, to be telecast on NBC and Peacock on Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The show
2024 NewsTribune girls golf preview capsules

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Earlville girls golf teams along with competing individuals in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.
5 Things to Do: TGIF in Spring Valley, Ottawa with artisan markets, fireworks in the Illinois Valley

Friday markets in Spring Valley and Ottawa offer activities for all ages; and Grand Ridge gears up for its weekend festival.
‘It’s a really tricky issue,’ La Salle County schools grapple with cellphone policy

La Salle County schools have their own approaches to cellphone use in schools, as calls for restrictions on cellphone use in schools have increased in the past year nationally.
Downtown Streator building opts for mural in facade grant modification

Streator’s Plan Commission has recommended a modification to the facade grant for 115 E. Main St., which the owners plan to put up a mural instead of windows on the upper facade of the building.
Downtown Streator building opts for mural in facade grant modification

Streator’s Plan Commission has recommended a modification to the facade grant for 115 E. Main St., which the owners plan to put up a mural instead of windows on the upper facade of the building.
Putnam County’s Kade Gensini sells grand champion steer for record $110,000

Putnam County’s Kade Gensini sold the grand champion steer at the Governor’s Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair auction for a record $110,000.