June, 2017 Stories | Illinois Valley Times

Ottawa wrestler leaves behind tough legacy to match

By Charmaine Little | Jun 30, 2017

Micah Krueger left it all on the mat at Ottawa High School, and wrestling coach Mike Cooper said it's going to take some hard work for another wrestler to pick up where his senior star left off.

Big city, big time for Wounded Warrior Games this year

By Aaron Crider | Jun 30, 2017

The Wounded Warriors are ready for the spotlight.

Welter joins Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

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Brady nominated to replace Radogno as Senate GOP Leader

By Hoang Tran | Jun 30, 2017

Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) was selected unanimously today by his Republican colleagues to serve as new Illinois Senate Republican Leader.

Who are the City of Earlville's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 8 highest-paid employees of the City of Earlville, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Peru ESD 124 holds $15.4 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Peru Elementary School District 124 has $15,405,000 in debt, which is $3,961 per household in the district, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

Bureau Valley Community Unified School District 340 placed on financial "Review" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Bureau Valley Community Unified School District 340 on its financial "Review" list.

Here are the 28 former employees of the City of LaSalle receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 28 former employees of the City of LaSalle receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Lincoln Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Lincoln Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The price of local government: Village of Cedar Point

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Village of Cedar Point budget was $1.72 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $16,677.45 per household.

Central Intermediate School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Central Intermediate School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Radogno sends shockwave with sudden resignation from Senate

By Hoang Tran | Jun 29, 2017

In a surprise announcement, Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) resigned her position and the Senate effective Saturday.

College tuition has little link to state funding, analyst determines

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 29, 2017

College tuition tends to rise regardless of how much money the state puts toward education, a new study reveals.

Allen Otter Creek Community Consolidated School District 65 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Allen Otter Creek Community Consolidated School District 65 on its financial "Recognition" list.