July, 2016 Stories | Illinois Valley Times

Long's warning after police killings: Without cops, there's 'chaos'

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 19, 2016

Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the State House District 76 seat, spoke out recently following the current spate of police shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge, citing personal and professional concerns.

LaSalle County Safety Committee reviews facility-inspection results

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 19, 2016

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

LaSalle County Tourism Committee considers corn-festival funding request

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 19, 2016

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

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 19, 2016

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

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 19, 2016

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.

Long joins calls for Mautino to resign amid campaign spending probes

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 18, 2016

Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the State House District 76 seat, recently called for Auditor General Frank Mautino's resignation.

After championship season, IVCC Eagles coach optimistic despite losing 10 players

By Darren Yuvan | Jul 18, 2016

It's been a slow start to the softball season for the Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) Eagles.

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 City Council discusses Rotary Park lake-access woes

By Louie Torres | Jul 14, 2016

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle City Council discussed residents' problems accessing the fishing lake near Rotary Park, a situation that has led to lake-area residents complaining about people trespassing on their property to get to the lake.

Bureau County Board considers request to use lawn, park during festival

By Louie Torres | Jul 14, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Bureau County Board considered a Homestead Festival Committee request to use the courthouse lawn and park area during the Sept. 9-11 festival.

Ottawa City Council approves labor deal with AFSCME Local 2819

By Louie Torres | Jul 14, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Ottawa City Council approved a collective-bargaining agreement between the village and the American Federation of State, Federal and County Employees (AFSCME) Local 2819.

LaSalle County Board votes to oppose Great Lakes Basin Railroad Project

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 13, 2016

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

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 13, 2016

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.

Jerry Lee Long pans ‘pet and pork projects’ in striving for House seat

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 13, 2016

Forfeiting a state House seat by less than 1 percent in 2014, Teamsters trucker and Streator resident Jerry Lee Long is looking to make a comeback with that position, which was vacated by Frank Mautino when he left to become the state's auditor general.