November, 2016 Stories | Illinois Valley Times

Peru Public Services Committee provides update on Venture Drive

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The city of Peru Public Services Committee met Sept. 12 to provide updates on the Venture Drive project.

Peru Committee of the Whole identifies projects for state funding

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The Peru Committee of the Whole met July 25 to identify projects for EDA and state funding.

LaSalle ESD Board of Education hires basketball coaches

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The LaSalle Elementary School District 122 Board of Education met Aug. 16 to approve the hire basketball coaches.

Ottawa City Council reviews bed and breakfast ordinance

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The Ottawa City Council met Aug. 25 to review the bed and breakfast ordinance.

Brookfield Public Library Finance Committee pays monthly bills

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The Brookfield Public Library Finance Committee met July 27 to pay monthly bills.

Leland CUSD Board of Education fills vacancies

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The Leland Community Unified School District 1 Board of Education met Aug. 17 to fill board vacancies.

Ottawa City Council authorizes agreement with Illinois Railway

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The Ottawa City Council met Aug. 16 to authorize an agreement with Illinois Railway LLC.

State places Streator ESD 44 on 'Financial Watch' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Streator ESD 44 on its "Financial Watch" list.

State places Tonica CCSD 79 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Tonica CCSD 79 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Mendota CCSD 289 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Mendota CCSD 289 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Rutland CCSD 230 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Rutland CCSD 230 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Streator Township HSD 40 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Streator Twp HSD 40 on its "Financial Review" list.

State places Wallace CCSD 195 on 'Financial Early Warning' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Wallace CCSD 195 on its "Financial Early Warning" list.

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Madigan documentary available online, on TV, in theaters

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 4, 2016

“He’s been called the ‘King of Illinois’ and is considered more powerful than the governor,” begins the documentary about longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), now available for viewing online.

Ottawa High grad adjusts to new role as preferred hoopster walk-on at ISU

By Brent Zell | Nov 4, 2016

Isaac Gassman said he has made a lot of changes, graduating from Ottawa High School and entering Illinois State, and he found out he likes it.

Ottawa YMCA's youth instructional basketball program signup starts soon

By Brent Zell | Nov 3, 2016

Early-bird registration for youth instructional basketball at the Ottawa YMCA begins Nov. 28, according to the organization's online program guide.

GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 3, 2016

Contrary to speculation, Susana Mendoza, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, hasn’t sued Best Buy over bill payments.

Tribune advises voters to 'break up' with Madigan, vote out his crew

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 2, 2016

Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).