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News from February 2017

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IVCC-trained nurse pays it forward with scholarships

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 6, 2017

Giving back to her alma mater, IVCC alumna Nicki McVey, along with her husband Doug, recently launched an annual health care scholarship package for the college’s foundation, pledging $5,000 annually with hopes of mentoring students.

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Peru clerk eyes township trustee seat

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 6, 2017

Following a single term as Peru Township clerk, Steve Weberski hopes to make the transition from township clerk to township trustee in the 2017 spring local elections.

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Agriculture operator class to start Tuesday

By Keri Carbaugh | Feb 6, 2017

Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) is offering an Agriculture Operator class to obtain a certificate starting this Tuesday, Feb. 7.

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IVCC coordinating multiple free events to celebrate Black History Month

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 6, 2017

The Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) is currently honoring Black History Month across its campus.

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IVCC to host 'Wedding Reception Survival' evening dance classes

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 6, 2017

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.

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Bonucci resigns from Illinois Valley Community College board

By Kathy Adams | Feb 3, 2017

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

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Rauner taps Munger as deputy governor to leverage her versatile skillset

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 3, 2017

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.

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Ottawa City Council approves purchases of new detective vehicle

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 3, 2017

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

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Peru Public Services Committee discusses taxiway extension Phase 2 project

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 3, 2017

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

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North Utica Committee of the Whole hears update on action plan for potential flooding

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 3, 2017

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

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Ottawa Plan Commission holds hearing on amendment to historic inn and bed and breakfast ordinance

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 3, 2017

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

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Attorney General asks court to cut off state employee paychecks

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 3, 2017

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.

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Taxpayers' Federation weighs in on budget compromise discussion

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 3, 2017

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

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Rauner cites ‘moral obligation’ to attain better future

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 3, 2017

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.

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Critics say 'House of Madigan' continues to play by own rules

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 3, 2017

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.

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High property taxes a multilayered problem in Illinois

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 2, 2017

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.

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IVCC to host softball clinic

By Brent Zell | Feb 2, 2017

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.

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Spring baseball clinic set for LaSalle-Peru High School

By Brent Zell | Feb 2, 2017

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

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Eagles receive votes in men's basketball poll

By Brent Zell | Feb 2, 2017

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.

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Millington Board of Trustees reviews preliminary tax levy for future vote

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 1, 2017

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