Illinois Valley Times

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found 5.59 percent of residents in Millington were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

2.97 percent of Grand Ridge residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found 2.97 percent of residents in Grand Ridge were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Adult volleyball, sloball basketball leagues start in November

By Brent Zell | Sep 30, 2016

Adult volleyball and sloball basketball will start the second week of November at the Streator YMCA, 710 Oakley Ave.

6.3 percent of Rutland residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found 6.3 percent of residents in Rutland were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

3.0 percent of Utica residents receive food stamps

An analysis of data by the Illinois Valley Times found that 3.0 percent of residents in Utica were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits

Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.

Illinois, Chicago should declare bankruptcy to fix fiscal woes, ex-FDIC chief says

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago should seek bankruptcy protection to stop the fiscal bleeding and get back untracked, William Isaac, former chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., said in a recently published opinion piece.

Some say replace social-welfare system with 'basic income' model

With the welfare system falling apart, it may be time to look at the possibility of a basic income for every American, a concept that has been championed by well-known economists and political scientists of the past and present including Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek and Charles Murray.

Report questions link between Illinois lawyers and politicians

A new report by a civilian group in Illinois questions the link between lawyers and political leaders in the state.

Liberty Justice Center to represent man who lodged campaign finance complaint against Mautino

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 30, 2016

The Liberty Justice Center has agreed to represent David Cooke, the Streator resident who initiated the state's investigation of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino.

Rauner names new Commerce Department assistant director

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 30, 2016

Longtime civic employee Brittany Ladd recently agreed to become assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity after being appointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Illinois Valley Community College Board considers contract bids

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Valley Community College Board considered approving several contract bids for various projects.

LaSalle County Finance Committee considers budget amendments

At a meeting this week, the LaSalle County Finance and Fees Committee considered budget amendments.

LaSalle Tourism Committee to discuss Ottawa tourism website

The LaSalle County Tourism Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at 707 E. Etna Road in Ottawa to discuss the Ottawa Visitors Center Website, among other issues.

Sandwich Finance Committee discusses proposed health insurance spike