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News from February 2017

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Tonica Village Board votes on wage increase for police

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 28, 2017

Tonica Village Board votes on wage increase for police at its meeting last week.

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Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board votes on consultation agreement for grant application

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 28, 2017

Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board votes on consultation agreement for grant application at its meeting last week.

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Peru City Council to set public meeting for proposed Downtown TIF District

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 28, 2017

Peru City Council discusses setting public hearing for proposed Downtown TIF District at its meeting last week.

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Ottawa City Council approves collective bargaining agreement with Police Benevolent Labor Committee

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Feb 28, 2017

Ottawa City Council approves collective bargaining agreement with Police Benevolent Labor Committee at a recent meeting.

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Group challenges Princeton Park District waivers for commissioners

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 28, 2017

The Princeton Park District code explicitly states that its commissioners act without compensation, yet the district could spend up to $14,070 in one season alone on memberships and fee waivers for them, a watchdog group reported on Illinois Leaks recently.

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IVCC asking students to take satisfaction survey

By Keri Carbaugh | Feb 27, 2017

Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) is emailing students the Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory, a nationwide college student satisfaction survey.

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Rauner backing tollway effort to boost work force diversity

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 27, 2017

With the expectation of providing “better, broader opportunities” for a wide variety of enterprises and workers, including minorities and women, the Illinois Tollway, together with Gov. Bruce Rauner and other leaders, recently revealed plans to roll out a richer resource base.

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Ottawa Elementary School District No. 141 Board discusses establishing STEM Education Program at Shepherd Middle School

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 27, 2017

Ottawa Elementary School District No. 141 Board discusses establishing STEM Education Program at Shepherd Middle School at its meeting last week.

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Seneca Village Council discusses mandatory training for liquor beverage servers

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 27, 2017

Seneca Village Council discusses mandatory training for liquor beverage servers at its meeting last week.

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Tonica Board of Trustees amends liquor sale ordinance

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 27, 2017

Tonica Board of Trustees amends liquor sale ordinance at a recent meeting.

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Somonauk Community Unified School District No. 432 Board discusses upgrades to middle school gym

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 27, 2017

Somonauk Community Unified School District No. 432 Board discusses upgrades to middle school gym at a recent meeting.

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Youth soccer, tennis programs start soon at Streator YMCA

By Brent Zell | Feb 27, 2017

Youth programs for soccer and tennis will be starting soon at the Streator YMCA, according to the organization's online guide.

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LaSalle-Peru Township High School plans Hall of Honor

By Kathy Adams | Feb 27, 2017

The LaSalle-Peru Township High School (LPHS) Board of Education recently voted to create a Hall of Honor to recognize school alumni, educators and supporters for their achievements in the arts, academics, athletics and other fields.

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Watchdog group challenges Park District commissioners' memberships

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 27, 2017

The Edgar County Watchdogs printed a report on the Princeton Park District Board's free memberships in the Feb. 19 issue of Illinois Leaks, pointing out that the Park District Code prohibits compensation for serving as a commissioner.

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Sandwich Committee of the Whole discusses Comcast cable franchise agreement

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Feb 23, 2017

Sandwich Committee of the Whole discusses Comcast cable franchise agreement at Monday's meeting.

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Streator Elementary School District No. 44 Board votes on 2017-18 school calendar

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 23, 2017

Streator Elementary School District No. 44 Board votes on 2017-18 school calendar at its meeting earlier this week.

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Peru City Council renews mowing contract, approves purchase of two squad cars

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 23, 2017

Peru City Council renews mowing contract, approves purchase of two squad cars at a recent meeting.

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Ottawa City Council votes on Homefield Energy aggregation agreement

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 23, 2017

Ottawa City Council votes on Homefield Energy aggregation agreement at its meeting on Tuesday.

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LaSalle County Salary and Labor Committee to executive session

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 22, 2017

LaSalle County Salary and Labor Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24.

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LaSalle County Board of Health to vote on personnel policy revisions

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 22, 2017

LaSalle County Health Department Board of Health will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23.