Illinois Valley Times

Ottawa City Council adopts collective bargaining agreement with police at its recent meeting.

Oglesby City Council okays borrowing in the amount of $700,000

Oglesby City Council okays borrowing in the amount of $700,000 at a recent meeting.

Peru City Council authorizes bids for landfill monitoring and analysis

Peru City Council authorizes bids for landfill monitoring and analysis at a recent meeting.

LaSalle County Board honors retiring Veteran's Assistance Commission superintendent

LaSalle County Board honors retiring Veteran's Assistance Commission superintendent at its recent meeting.

Democrat Ford suggests he's open to term-limits legislation

In a public statement, state Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) recently said term limits would be one way to help bridge the gap with GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner on his calls for reform and possibly help end the budget impasse -- a rare departure from the usual Democratic Party protocols in the General Assembly.

BGA: Elected leaders averse to watchdog group oversight

The Chicago-based Better Government Association (BGA) watchdog group recently shared its viewpoint via an online article that Illinois government leaders practice a strong avoidance of organizations — such as itself — that are equipped to expose accountability.

Illinois may be heading for recession, think tank reports

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

Senate's proposed tax increase likely to encourage more out-migration

As state income taxes go up, Illinois’ population continues to drop -- dramatically.

Seneca Village Council adopts ordinance regarding animals at large in public spaces

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 9, 2017

Seneca Village Council adopts ordinance regarding animals at large in public spaces at a recent meeting.

North Utica Board of Trustees hosts IDOT presentation on Rt. 178 River Bridge project

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 9, 2017

North Utica Board of Trustees hosts IDOT presentation on Rt. 178 River Bridge project at its meeting this week.

Bureau County Building and Grounds Committee discusses storage for treasurer

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 9, 2017

Bureau County Building and Grounds Committee discusses storage for treasurer at its meeting yesterday.

LaSalle-Peru's Stubler rolls to state title, record showing

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 8, 2017

The school of hard knocks has taught Nate Stubler well.

Illinois voter data analysis finds voters registered up to 4 times

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 8, 2017

A recent analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS), which owns this publication, found almost 50,000 duplicate voter registration records, representing Illinois residents who are registered multiple times.

Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee receive presentation on FY16 audit

Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee receive presentation on FY16 audit at its meeting last week.

Sandwich Council Committee of the Whole continues discussion on proposed chicken ordinance

Sandwich Council Committee of the Whole continues discussion on proposed chicken ordinance at its recent meeting.

Ottawa City Council discusses status of South Side fire station

Ottawa City Council discusses status of South Side fire station during a recent special meeting.

Peru Parks and Recreation Board discusses new McKinley Park concession stand