Kevin Chlum is a Sports Editor at the NewsTribune (Shaw Media). He has been covering sports in the Illinois Valley since 2007, focusing on team and individual sports, competitive and professional sports, as well as the business and marketing aspects of the sports industry. Kevin's work has been featured in the Daily Herald (Chicago, IL).
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Mendota's Sebastian Carlos, second from right, wins his heat in the 200-meter dash at the Class 2A Rochelle Sectional. (Alex T. Paschal)
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp's Andrew Pyszka plays first base during the Salute to the Military night at Schweickert Stadium in Veterans Park in Peru. (Scott Anderson)
Mendota's Jeniah Francis runs the 100-meter dash during the Class 2A Mendota Sectional in May. (Scott Anderson)
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By: Kevin Chlum
The Illinois Valley Sen ior League baseball team beat Spring Valley to win the District 20 title. (Photo provided by District 20)
La Salle-Peru's Aubrey Duttlinger competes in the long jump during the Class 2A Mendota Sectional in May. (Scott Anderson)
Mendota's Mariyah Elam poses for a photo on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in the Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex at Mendota High School.
St. Bede's Lily Bosnich clears the final hurdle for a win in the 100 hurdles at the Class 1A Erie Sectional meet. Bosnich led the area in both hurdle events this spring. (Alex T. Paschal)
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp players watch a game this season at Schweickert Stadium in Peru. (Scott Anderson)
The La Salle Minor League softball team won the District 20 title, the La Salle Junior League softball team is still alive at state and more in the NewsTribune sports briefs.
By: Kevin Chlum
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Cam Grandy said attending Tight End University was "super beneficial." Now the Fieldcrest alumnus looks to "leave no doubt" he belongs on the Bengals' 53-man roster when camp opens July 28.
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