Illinois Valley Times

At a meeting this week, the Ottawa Civil Service Commission reviewed a Public Works Wastewater Division job applicant's physical-agility test.

IVRD's PSAP Equipment Committee discusses future move to IVCC campus

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Center Planning Board's (IVRDPB) PSAP Equipment Committee discussed the IVRDPB's name change to Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch (IVRD) and its plan to relocate in the future to the Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) campus.

LaSalle County Property Committee to be updated on courthouse renovations

The LaSalle County Property Committee (Courthouse, Jail, Parks, Memorials, Buildings, Grounds) will be updated on courthouse renovations at its next meeting 9 a.m. Friday.

Streator Committee of Whole discusses storm-drainage projects

At a meeting this week, the Streator Committee of the Whole discussed storm-drainage projects.

LaSalle County Board expected to observe Overdose Awareness Week

At a meeting this week, the LaSalle County Board was expected to declare Aug. 24-31 Overdose Awareness Week in the county.

Ottawa Visitors Center votes to revamp website

At a recent meeting, the Ottawa Visitors Center Board agreed to seek contract bids for a revamp of the visitors center website.

Peru Finance Committee discusses whether to extend development rate cap

At a recent meeting, the Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee discussed whether to extend the economic development rate cap.

Peru City Council approves contract bid for winter road salt

At a recent meeting, the Peru City Council approved a contract bid for the purchase of road salt for the winter season.

Peru Public Services Committee updated on mausoleum-renovation project

At a recent meeting, the Peru Public Services Committee was updated on the mausoleum-renovation project.

Bureau County Board considers bridge-replacement requests

At a recent meeting, the Bureau County Board considered several bridge-replacement requests.

Peru City Council considers bid for downtown sidewalk-replacement project

At a recent meeting, the Peru City Council considered approving a contract bid for a downtown sidewalk-replacement project.

Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board to consider health-insurance bid

The Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch (IVRD) Board will consider approving a contract bid for IVRD employee health insurance at its next meeting 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Peru Municipal Building, 1901 Fourth St.

Illinois Valley Fire/EMS Operations Committee to discuss first-responder protocols

The Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board Fire/EMS Operations Committee will discuss firefighter and other first-responder protocols at its next meeting 1 p.m. Thursday at the Utica Fire Department, 2945 N. U.S. Route 178, in Utica.

Peru Recreation Board to discuss alternative to buying playground equipment

The Peru Recreation Board will discuss a proposed alternative to buying new playground equipment for Washington Park at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. today at 1901 Fourth St.

Peru Emergency Telephone System Board to discuss equipment issues