Illinois Valley Times

At a recent meeting, the Marseilles City Council considered an ordinance to authorize the mayor to settle litigation with flood victims.

Peru Safety Services Committee considers request to hire new police officer

At a recent meeting, the Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee considered a request to authorize a new police-officer hire.

Peru Public Services Committee considers road-salt contract bid

At a recent meeting, the Peru Public Services Committee considered a road-salt contract bid from River Docks Inc.

Ottawa City Council considers Kiwanis Club fundraising request

At a recent meeting, the Ottawa City Council considered a request from the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa concerning its Peanut Day fundraiser.

LaSalle City Council considers annexation proposal

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle City Council considered an annexation proposal between the city and Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Oglesby Village Board considers approving pact with Fire Protection District

At a recent meeting, the Oglesby Village Board considered approving an agreement with the Fire Protection District.

LaSalle County Safety Committee reviews facility-inspection results

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle County Health and Safety Committee discussed facility inspection results.

LaSalle County Tourism Committee considers corn-festival funding request

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle County Tourism Committee considered a funding request for the upcoming 2016 Mendota Sweet Corn Festival.

Brookfield LaGrange Park District 95 Board to hear bond presentation

The Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on bond options at its next meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at S.E. Gross Middle School.

LaSalle County Labor Committee to be updated on AFSCME talks

The LaSalle County Salary and Labor Committee will be updated on the status of negotiations with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union at its next meeting 9 a.m. Wednesday.

LaSalle County Property Committee updated on ongoing projects

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 15, 2016

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle County Property Committee was updated on several ongoing projects, including the Eagle bulletin/sign project.

LaSalle County Circuit-Wide Probation Committee discusses '16-'17 budget

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 15, 2016

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle County Circuit-Wide Probation Committee discussed the 2016-17 budget.

LaSalle committee discusses special-event policy in unincorporated areas

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 15, 2016

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle Committee on Appointments, Legislation and Rules discussed a special-event policy for events held in unincorporated areas of LaSalle County.

LaSalle County Board votes to oppose Great Lakes Basin Railroad Project

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle County Board agreed to oppose the proposed Great Lakes Basin Railroad Project.

Peru Public Services Committee discusses 'No Trucks' signs' effectiveness

At a recent meeting, the Peru Public Services Committee discussed whether semis and other large trucks were regularly obeying "No Trucks" signs posted on certain area streets.

Sandwich City Council considers request for two new police vehicles

At a recent meeting, the Sandwich City Council considered a request from the police department to purchase an SUV for the K-9 unit and a new squad car.

Peru Committee of Whole discusses consolidation-referendum wording