Illinois Valley Times

Spain tells Democrats there's 'no reason we can't pass sweeping ethics reform measures' after recent corruption

By Sam Jackson | May 17, 2023

Illinois Rep. Ryan Spain took to Facebook on May 15 to share thoughts on the need for new ethics reform laws relating to state government officials.

Serena school board candidate: 'There are some things going that I feel need some different insight'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 1, 2023

James "Jay" Walsh says he decided to run for a seat on the Serena Community Unified School District 2 board because he wants to bring a new view and is now vying against three others in the April 4 election.

Auditor to Ottawa: 'You've got a good enough financial position to make it through next year without any issue'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 26, 2022

The Ottawa Elementary School District 141 board got high marks on an independent audit.

Ottawa Elementary School District 141 recognizes student achievements at board meeting

By Sam Jackson | Nov 22, 2022

Several "students of character" were recognized at the Nov. 15 Ottawa Elementary School District 141 Board of Education meeting.