Illinois Valley Times

The LaSalle County Auditor, Recorder, State Attorney, Public Defender Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday to hold budget discussions.

Peru Zoning Commission to discuss Walmart's request for variance, waivers

The Peru Planning/Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 1901 Fourth St. to discuss Walmart's request for a variance, resubdivision and waivers for property located at 5311 Route 251.

IVCC Facilities Committee to discuss Cultural Center upgrades, barn repairs

The Illinois Valley Community College Facilities Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Board Room C307 on campus to discuss Cultural Center upgrades and barn repairs.

3.06 percent of Sheridan residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found 3.06 percent of people in Sheridan were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

9.9 percent of Wedron residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found 9.9 percent of people in Wedron were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Illinois Valley Community College Audit Committee to discuss tax levy

The Illinois Valley Community College Audit/Finance Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. today in Board Room C307 on campus to discuss the 2016 tax levy.

6.23 percent of Oglesby residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found 6.23 percent of residents in Oglesby were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

6.11 percent of Seneca residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found 6.11 percent of residents in Seneca were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Welter supports strong schools

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 26, 2016

Parents and local school boards know what's best for their students.

IVCC men's golf team season well underway

By Brent Zell | Sep 26, 2016

The Illinois Valley Community College men's golf team finished sixth in the Timber Creek Classic on Sept. 17 in Dixon.

Long says it's time for curtain to fall on 'theater politics' in Springfield

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 26, 2016

House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) was first elected when Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the District 76 state House seat, was only a boy — and Long rates that as a strong formative argument for term limits.

LaSalle City Council to discuss plans for electronic recycling event

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 25, 2016

The LaSalle City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in Council Chambers, 745 Second St., to discuss plans for an electronic recycling event at Illinois Valley Airport on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Peru Finance Committee discusses proposed Motel Tax hike

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 25, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee discussed a proposed Motel Tax hike.

5.6 percent of Cedar Point residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found 5.6 percent of people in Cedar Point were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

3.7 percent of Leland residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found 3.7 percent of residents in Leland were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

9.01 percent of Streator residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found 9.01 percent of residents in Streator were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

4.23 percent of Lostant residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found 4.23 percent of residents in Lostant were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

7.66 percent of Ottawa residents receive food stamps