Bureau County Retired Teachers Association to meet Oct. 15
The Bureau County Retired Teachers Association President Bonnie Driver, invites area retired educators to the next meeting at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St.
Prairie Arts Council features artist Matthew Adams in October exhibit
The Prairie Arts Council is hosting an October exhibit featuring artist Matthew Adams at the Prairie Arts Center Gallery, 24 Park Ave. E., Princeton.
Conference powerhouses await Ottawa, Streator, Fieldcrest: The Times Week 7 IHSA/I8FA football preview

A look at Week 7 across The Times area, including matchups for Seneca, Marquette, Ottawa, Streator, Sandwich, Dwight, FCW and Fieldcrest.
NCI ARTworks to open “Season of Color” exhibit featuring three artists

NCI ARTworks will host an opening reception for its new exhibition, “Season of Color,” on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the NCI ARTworks Gallery in Peru.
NewsTribune Week 7 IHSA football previews

NewsTribune Week 7 IHSA football previews

Sterling City Council approves extended-hours permit process for liquor-license holders
The City of Sterling has agreed to let the good times roll a little later downtown. After much debate, the Sterling City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, amending a section of the City
29-year-old man arrested, charged with starting deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

The Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that a 29-year-old former Uber driver from Florida has been arrested and charged in connection with the Palisades Fire, one of the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles history that
Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty to both counts in federal indictment

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday during his arraignment in federal court, facing charges brought after a very public campaign by President Trump urging prosecutors to take action against him. Comey’s attorney, Pat
Priscilla Block to launch headlining ‘Monster Energy Outbreak: Things You Didn’t See’ tour

Priscilla Block is gearing up to launch her Monster Energy Outbreak: Things You Didn’t See Tour. The 15-date headlining tour will be kicking off on Oct. 23 in Fort Myers, Florida. Greylan James and Payton Smith will