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.

30 more Ottawa neighborhoods to be surveyed in sewer-upgrade plan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 8, 2016

The City of Ottawa said recently that contractors will be gathering field-survey data and elevations in 30 more neighborhoods as part of the ongoing Long Term Control Plan, which aims to eliminate combined sewers.

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