Whiteside County sheriff: Avoid outdoor burning
Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker is asking all residents to refrain from outdoor burning activities as the county continues to experience extremely dry conditions.
Polo man sentenced to 5 years for 2022 DUI death on Sterling’s 1st Ave. bridge
A Polo man was sentenced Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, to 5 years in prison for a January 2022 crash on a Sterling bridge that killed a pedestrian and injured a police officer.
Princeton man found dead after Illinois River swim, sheriff says
Princeton man found dead after Illinois River swim, sheriff says
Princeton man found dead after Illinois River swim, sheriff says
A Princeton man was found deceased on Sunday after entering the Illinois River, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said in a Monday news release.
Princeton’s Casey Etheridge says rushing record is shared by many: Week 7 BCR/NewsTribune notebook
Princeton’s Casey Etheridge says rushing record is shared by many: Week 7 BCR/NewsTribune notebook
Princeton’s Casey Etheridge says rushing record is shared by many: Week 7 BCR/NewsTribune notebook
Princeton senior Casey Etheridge set the all-time Bureau County rushing record Friday. He needed 86 yards and totaled 223 yards in Friday’s 28-12 win at Hall. He was quick to pass the credit to all of his
Illinois Valley Cursillo to meet Oct. 11 in Marseilles
Illinois Valley Cursillo to meet Oct. 11 in Marseilles