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News from September 2016

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Peru City Council discusses rundown homes that violate city codes

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru City Council discussed rundown homes that violate city codes on blighted properties.

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Bureau County Buildings Committee discusses jail-architect search

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Bureau County Buildings and Grounds Committee discussed the search for a jail architect.

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Bureau County Fees and Salaries Committee discusses pension payments

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Bureau County Fees and Salaries Committee discussed pension payments.

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Sandwich Committee of Whole discusses stormwater infrastructure upkeep

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sandwich Committee of the Whole discussed maintenance of the city's stormwater management facilities.

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LaSalle County Property Committee discusses budget issues

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, the LaSalle County Property Committee (Courthouse, Jail, Parks, Memorial, Buildings, Grounds) discussed budget issues.

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Somonauk District 432 Board considers whether to repair, replace school elevator

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Somonauk Community Unified School District No. 432 Board discussed whether to repair or replace a school elevator.

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Illinois' credit rating may be cut further as unpaid bills projected to reach $14 billion

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 9, 2016

Moody's Investors Service warned Illinois this week that its lack of a budget may lead to more credit downgrades.

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Rauner urges Illinois voters to demand redistricting reform, term limits

By Illinois Valley Times | Sep 9, 2016

Illinois voters, regardless of party affiliation, need to have a stern conversation with their state legislators to revive redistricting after the Illinois Supreme Court decision last week that took free maps off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said during a recent interview.

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Oglesby City Council to take action after curb removal leads to nuisance drivers

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 7, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Oglesby City Council vowed to take action after city removal of a curb in front of a resident's home for resurfacing led to cars driving through the home's yard.

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Peru Committee of Whole discusses finance, safety, public services issues

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 7, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru Committee of the Whole discussed issues concerning the Finance and Safety Services Committee and Public Services Committee.

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Ottawa City Council considers approving special-needs transit agreements

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 7, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Ottawa City Council considered approving transit-service agreements for those with special needs.

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Long compares state government, economy to mushroom

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 7, 2016

Jerry Long, the Republican candidate for the District 76 state House seat, recently compared the Illinois economy to a broken mushroom.

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Sandwich Library Board holds budget/appropriations/levy workshop

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 6, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sandwich Public Library District Board held a tax levy, budget and appropriations workshop.

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Sandwich Library Board considers appointing Storzbach Estate trustees

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 6, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sandwich Public Library District Board considered a resolution that would appoint certain individuals to make decisions concerning the Storzbach Estate.

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Welter invites District 75 residents to join legislative advisory committees

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 3, 2016

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) invited members of the community and local advocates this week to join his legislative advisory committees.

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LaSalle Health Committee to unveil 2017 monthly safety topics

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 2, 2016

The LaSalle County Health and Safety Committee will unveil its 2017 monthly safety topics at its next meeting 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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Lostant CUSD 425 Board discusses PARCC assessment-test data

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lostant Community Unit School District 425 Board discussed PARCC assessment test data.

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LaSalle IT and Services Committee reviews departmental budget plans

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle County IT and Services Committee discussed several departmental budget plans.

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IVCC men's golf team takes sixth place at Highland '36' tournament

By Brent Zell | Sep 2, 2016

The Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) men's golf team opened its 2016 season with a sixth-place showing in the Highland “36” tournament Friday at Park Hills Golf Course in Freeport.

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Mendota has experience, talent of top four seniors this season

By Brent Zell | Sep 2, 2016

The top four golfers from last year are back this season for the Mendota boys golf team.