Illinois Valley Times

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found that 3.48 percent of people in Tonica were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

5.26 percent of Dana residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found that 5.26 percent of people in Dana were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

7.75 percent of Marseilles residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times foundthat 7.75 percent of people in Marseilles were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

25.0 percent of Leonore residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found that 25.0 percent of residents in Leonore were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

4.9 percent of Peru residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found that 4.9 percent of people in Peru were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Marseilles City Council considers declaring home a public nuisance

At a meeting this week, the Marseilles City Council considered a resolution to declare 594 E. Bluff Street a public nuisance.

LaSalle-Peru District 120 Board holds public hearing on high school budget

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 Board held a public hearing on the fiscal 2017 LaSalle-Peru High School budget.

LaSalle-Peru District 120 Board considers approving personnel reassignments

At a meeting this week, the LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 Board considered approving several personnel reassignments.

LaSalle-Peru District 120 Board discusses Task Force Facility Plan report

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 Board discussed Citizens Task Force Facility Plan recommendations.

Peru City Council considers boosting airport liability insurance coverage

At a meeting this week, the Peru City Council considered increasing the village's airport liability insurance coverage.

Peru Committee of Whole discusses plan for baseball diamond at park

At a meeting this week, the Peru Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed baseball diamond for Veterans Park.

Sandwich Committee of Whole discusses street-maintenance projects

At a recent meeting, the Sandwich Committee of the Whole discussed street-maintenance projects.

Streator City Council holds public hearing on pre-annexation agreement

At a recent meeting, the Streator City Council held a public hearing on a pre-annexation agreement.

Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 Board to get bond update

The Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 Committee of the Whole will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at S.E. Gross Middle School in the second-floor conference room to get a bond update.

School District 95 Board to discuss ECI cost estimates

The Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at S.E. Gross Middle School, second-floor conference room, to review cost estimates from ECI.

Ottawa City Council to consider approving transit-service deals

The Ottawa City Council will meet at 7 p.m. today in Council Chambers, 301 W. Madison St., to consider approving transit-service agreements to provide transportation for residents with special needs.

Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board discusses fire, EMS protocols