Illinois Valley Times

At a recent meeting, the Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee discussed the Reserve Ordinance Fund's guidelines and strategy.

Streator Plan Commission to consider facade-grant application

The Streator Plan Commission will consider a facade-grant application at its next meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday at 204 S. Bloomington St.

Ottawa City Council discusses collective-bargaining issues

At a meeting this week, the Ottawa City Council held a closed session to discuss collective-bargaining issues.

Sandwich City Council votes to add sales-tax-hike item to ballot

At a recent meeting, the Sandwich City Council voted to put a measure on the November ballot calling for a 1 percent increase in the city's sales tax.

LaSalle City Council votes to install signs banning ice fishing, boats on Prairie Lake

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle City Council voted to install “No Ice Fishing”and “No Boats Allowed on the Lake

Peru Design Committee hears presentation on proposed equipment facility

At a recent meeting, the Peru Design and Review Committee heard a presentation on the proposed Martin Equipment facility.

Ottawa City Council votes to install stop sign at Peck-McKinley corner

At a recent meeting, the Ottawa City Council voted to install a stop sign on Peck Drive at West McKinley Road.

Peru Recreation Board to consider choosing playground-equipment vendor

The Peru Recreation Board will discuss current contract bids for new playground equipment and consider choosing a vendor at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1901 Fourth St.

LaSalle Elementary School District 122 Board OKs concussion protocol

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle Elementary School District 122 Board approved a concussion protocol, as mandated by the state.

Ottawa Recreation Board discusses construction, bike-path projects

At a recent meeting, the Ottawa Playground and Recreation Board discussed the effect of summer construction projects on the development of planned bike paths.

Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board discusses by-law access

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board discussed making it easier for the public to access the board's by-laws.

Oglesby City Council to seek bids for roadway-upgrade program

At a recent meeting, the Oglesby City Council agreed to seek bids for this year's roadway improvements program.

LaSalle County Development and TIF Board considers proposed new TIFs

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle County Development, Environmental Service and TIF Board discussed proposed new tax-increment financing districts (TIFs).

LaSalle County Finance Committee considers budget amendments

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle County Finance and Fees Committee considered several 2015-2016 budget amendments.

Peru residents to discuss what to do with school site at forum tonight

A Peru town-hall forum will be held at 6 p.m. today to discuss how the Peru Washington School land should be utilized.

Peru Finance Committee considers paying village's NCICG membership dues

At a meeting this week, the Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee considered allotting $3,000 to pay annual fees for the village's membership in the North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG).

Peru Public Services Committee discusses pavement-restoration plan

At a recent meeting, the Peru Public Services Committee discussed pavement-preservation plans for city lots at the corner of Fifth and Peoria Streets.

Marseilles City Council considers amending lease deal with Verizon

The Marseilles City Council will consider a proposed ordinance to amend a lease agreement between the city and Verizon Wireless at the council's next meeting 6 p.m. today at Marseilles City Hall.

LaSalle City Council considers request to block streets for bazaar