Peru Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board Fire/EMS Operations Committee reviews response plans at its meeting this afternoon.

North Utica Committee of the Whole approves 2016 tax levy at a recent meeting.

The Illinois Policy Institute is proposing a budget conservative group leaders contend would put an end to the state’s nearly two-year impasse, closing a $7.1 billion deficit without adding any new taxes.

Millington Board of Trustees reviews preliminary tax levy for future vote at a recent meeting.

The Illinois Valley Community College men's basketball team received votes in a recent National Junior College Association of America poll, according to www.njcaa.org.

LaSalle-Peru High School will hold its baseball camp on Saturday, March 11, according to www.lphs.net.

Illinois Valley Community College will host its 18th annual Eagles Softball Clinic in the school's gym on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18-19, according to www.ivcc.edu.

Property owners in Illinois are the hardest hit in the nation when it comes to taxes. And the property tax burden coupled with falling home values is crippling homeowners and leading many Illinois families to deduce that buying a home in Illinois just isn’t worth it.

Several Illinois legislators have responded to the House’s latest capitulation to longtime Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), decrying the body’s utter lack of independence or apparent motivation to value representation of home jurisdictions over the speaker’s sway.

Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent State of the State address in Springfield, major news organizations observed the highlights and takeaways as he reiterated remarks on continuing budget gridlock while simultaneously calling for compromise and reform.

A potential solution in Illinois’ long-running and often contentious budget impasse may finally be in sight.

State Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a motion yesterday asking the court to dissolve the preliminary injunction that ordered state worker paychecks to continue while the Illinois budget was at an impasse.

Ottawa Plan Commission holds hearing on amendment to historic inn and bed and breakfast ordinance during its recent meeting.

North Utica Committee of the Whole hears update on action plan for potential flooding at its recent meeting.

Peru Public Services Committee discusses taxiway extension Phase 2 project at its meeting this week.

Ottawa City Council approves purchases of new detective vehicle at a recent meeting.

Chosen for her extensive business, government and human services experience, former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger was named deputy governor today by Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to support conquering the state’s financial ordeals.

Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) board of trustees member Laurie Bonucci has resigned.

Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) now offers night dance classes, designed for anyone in need of a little extra help preparing for wedding reception dancing.