Derek Barichello

Streator

Reporter at Sauk Valley Media

Derek Barichello is news editor in Streator/Ottawa for The Times, and La Salle-Peru for The NewsTribune.

Featured in: Favicon

shawlocal.com Favicon

dailyherald.com Favicon

pantagraph.com Favicon

herald-review.com Favicon

daily-chronicle.com Favicon

jg-tc.com

saukvalley.com Favicon

theherald-news.com Favicon

mywebtimes.com Favicon

morrisherald-news.com + 8 more

Articles

Putnam County Record

1 month ago | putnamcountyrecord.com | Derek Barichello |Michal Dwojak |Joe Aguilar

NewsPrep SportseNewspaperObituariesStarved Rock Country Bears Bears Friday Night Drive Friday Night Drive word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word...
Granville library to host 3 upcoming events

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Derek Barichello

The Putnam County Public Library invites the public to a special presentation, “Picture Postcards: The Happy Invention,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Granville Library, 214 S. McCoy St.From ornate Victorian-era designs to humorous cartoons and colorful scenes of everyday life, picture postcards have reflected the world around us for more than a century.
Putnam County Record

1 month ago | putnamcountyrecord.com | Derek Barichello |Michal Dwojak |Joe Aguilar

Illinois ValleyAt the May 3 meeting of the Chief Senachwine Chapter NSDAR, new officers were installed for the 2025-27 term. The installing officer was Carolyn Kraft, Peoria, who has served the Illinois State Organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution as Past State Treasurer
Putnam County Record

1 month ago | putnamcountyrecord.com | Derek Barichello |Michal Dwojak |Joe Aguilar

NewsPrep SportseNewspaperObituariesStarved Rock Country Bears Bears Friday Night Drive Friday Night Drive word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word...
Putnam County Record

1 month ago | putnamcountyrecord.com | Derek Barichello |Michal Dwojak |Joe Aguilar

NewsPrep SportseNewspaperObituariesStarved Rock Country Bears Bears Friday Night Drive Friday Night Drive word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word...
Chief Senachwine NSDAR installs new officers

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Derek Barichello

At the May 3 meeting of the Chief Senachwine Chapter NSDAR, new officers were installed for the 2025-27 term. The installing officer was Carolyn Kraft, Peoria, who has served the Illinois State Organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution as Past State Treasurer and currently State Chairman of Auditing and Accounting Procedures. Kraft has also held numerous state chairmanships and is an Honorary Chapter Regent of Peoria Chapter.
‘Learn, Grow, Share’ Garden Planting Day set May 17 in Henry

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Derek Barichello

The Marshall-Putnam 4-H and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners invite the community to a special “Learn, Grow, Share” Garden Planting Day on Saturday, May 17, at the Henry United Methodist Church, 225 Lincoln Street, Henry.
IVCC Adult Education graduates to be recognized May 21

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Derek Barichello

Sixty-eight students who have completed GEDs, citizenship studies or career pathway programs at Illinois Valley Community College will be honored at the 44th Annual Adult Education Recognition Event on Wednesday, May 21. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre and will be followed by a reception in CTC 124-125.Director of Adult Education Sara Escatel will welcome those in attendance and IVCC President Dr. Tracy Morris will address the audience.
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation awards $1,000 for ‘Rumblin’ on the River Showdown’

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Derek Barichello

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently awarded a $1,000 community grant for the third annual “Rumblin’ on the River Showdown,” an elite livestock exhibition for youths ages 5 to 21. The 2025 show, “Where Champions Roar,” is expected to draw 250 to 300 exhibitors Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, to the La Salle County Fairgrounds, said Chris Utegg of Grand Ridge, who is Rumblin’ on the River president.
Freedom House remembers Nedda Simon on its Founder’s Day

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Derek Barichello

Freedom House celebrated Founder’s Day on Friday, May 9, marking the life and enduring legacy of Nedda Simon, who died last year on the agency’s 42nd anniversary. The organization reflects on the vision and dedication of a woman whose compassion sparked a movement for safety, dignity and justice in the region. Before 1983, the closest shelters for battered women were found in Peoria, Streator and the Quad Cities – far from reach for many rural residents.

Journalists covering the same region

David Slone

Managing Editor at Times-Union

David Slone primarily covers news in northern Indiana, United States, including areas around Fort Wayne and surrounding counties.

Alexis Kelly

Editor at Fodor's Travel

Alexis Kelly primarily covers news in New York City, New York, United States and surrounding areas.

Matt Getts

Editor at Albion New Era

Matt Getts primarily covers news in northern Indiana, United States, including areas around Fort Wayne and surrounding counties.

Wendy Davis

Anchor at WFMZ-TV (Allentown, PA)

Wendy Davis primarily covers news in Chicago, Illinois, United States and frequently reports on surrounding areas.

Rachel Ramsey

Host at KEEY-FM (St. Louis Park, MN)

Rachel Ramsey primarily covers news in Central Ohio, including Columbus and surrounding areas, as well as parts of Michigan.

Contact details

Emails

[email protected]

Socials & Sites

Try JournoFinder For Free

Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →

Coverage map

X (formerly Twitter)

Followers: 1K
Tweets: 8K
DMs Open: No

Derek Barichello @tt_derekb

13 Oct 24

A Park City, Ill. man grabbed a hold of a tree along a trail to get a view of the Hennepin Canyon at Starved Rock State Park. He slipped, turned 180 degrees and lost his grip of the trunk, falling 81 feet into the canyon. @mywebtimes @NewsTrib @bcrnews https://t.co/hGpbL6mJVM

Derek Barichello @tt_derekb

27 Jul 24

Ottawa's inaugural Drinkin' with Lincoln is underway at Washington Square, it goes to 9 p.m. today, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Here are some photos from the event Saturday kicking off Friendship Days @MyWebTimes @NewsTrib https://t.co/4o7gJh7yQN

Derek Barichello @tt_derekb

19 Jul 24

Ottawa's Third Friday Artisan Market will be 5 to 9 p.m. tonight on the 200 block of West Madison St @MyWebTimes https://t.co/CGT4x80JjT

Derek Barichello

Articles

Putnam County Record

Granville library to host 3 upcoming events

Putnam County Record

Putnam County Record

Putnam County Record

Chief Senachwine NSDAR installs new officers

‘Learn, Grow, Share’ Garden Planting Day set May 17 in Henry

IVCC Adult Education graduates to be recognized May 21

Starved Rock Country Community Foundation awards $1,000 for ‘Rumblin’ on the River Showdown’

Freedom House remembers Nedda Simon on its Founder’s Day

Journalists covering the same region

David Slone

Alexis Kelly

Matt Getts

Wendy Davis

Rachel Ramsey

Contact details

Emails

Socials & Sites

Coverage map

X (formerly Twitter)