August, 2016 Stories | Illinois Valley Times

Marseilles City Council considers approving home-business license requests

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Marseilles City Council considered approving or renewing several home-business licenses.

LaSalle County Finance and Fees Committee hears budget presentations

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

At a meeting this week, the LaSalle County Finance and Fees Committee heard 2016-2017 budget presentations.

Streator City Council considers approving annexations, real estate purchases

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Streator City Council considered approving annexation requests and real estate purchases.

Seneca Athletic Booster Club aims to fill three open spots on board

By Brent Zell | Aug 18, 2016

The Seneca Athletic Booster Club is looking to fill three open spots on its board, according to the group's Facebook page.

Peru Public Services Committee discusses phone-system upgrade recommendation

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 18, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru Public Services Committee discussed a recommendation that the city upgrade its phone system, which would include replacing the server.

Peru Public Services Committee discusses need for Digger Derrick Line Truck

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 18, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru Public Services Committee discussed recommending to the city council that it seek bids for a Digger Derrick Line Truck.

Sandwich Library Board updated on stonework, window projects

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sandwich District Library Board was updated on ongoing stonework and window projects.

Peru Zoning Commission to consider special-use permit request

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 17, 2016

The Peru Planning/Zoning Commission will consider a resident's special-use permit request for her property at 2310 Shooting Park Road, at its next meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Peru Finance and Safety Services Board discusses hotel taxes

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 17, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Peru Finance and Safety Services Board discussed hotel taxes.

LaSalle Traffic Committee considers partial street-parking ban along Joliet stretch

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 17, 2016

At a meeting this week, the LaSalle City Council's Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee discussed a proposed ban on parking on one side of the street on the 1600 block of N. Joliet Street.

LaSalle City Council considers Stan's Ice Cream's request for peddler's permit

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 17, 2016

At a meeting this week, the LaSalle City Council considered a request from Stan's Ice Cream for a peddler's permit to sell ice cream from a truck.

Oglesby City Council considers donation request from Voluntary Action Center

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Oglesby City Council considered a donation request from the Voluntary Action Center.

Long: Chicago-weighted state school funding formula amounts to 'theft'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Aug 15, 2016

Jerry Long, the Republican candidate challenging Democratic incumbent Andy Skoog for his District 76 State House seat, has a clear view of what needs to change in Illinois for the state to prosper.

Somonauk offers free leaf-and-brush pickup starting in late October

By JoAnna Brown | Aug 15, 2016

As an alternative for burning, the Village of Somonauk will offer a free curbside leaf-and-brush pick-up service. The service, with the help of the FFA, will begin Oct. 26 and run through November.

Sandwich City Council discusses plan to use tourism-fund money to promote city

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 12, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sandwich City Council discussed an alderman's proposal to use $25,000 in the tourism fund to promote the city.

LaSalle County Labor Committee discusses AFSCME negotiations

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 12, 2016

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle County Salary and Labor Committee discussed ongoing negotiations with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).