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Towne indictment long in coming but worth wait, watchdogs say

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 8, 2017

Justice has been served, even if the wait time was excessive in the case of former La Salle County State Attorney Brian Towne, the Edgar County Watchdogs say on their Illinois Leaks website.

Bureau County Fees & Salaries Committee met September 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2017

Bureau County Fees & Salaries Committee met 4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 7.

City of Oglesby City Council met September 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2017

City of Oglesby City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 5.

Peru Elementary School District 124 Board of Education met July 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2017

Peru Elementary School District 124 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 19.

Income tax hike will cost Marseilles residents $2,217,259.46 more this year, ranked 5th in La Salle County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 8, 2017

Marseilles taxpayers will pay an additional $2,217,259.46 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Princeton Elementary School District 115 Board of Education met July 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2017

Princeton Elementary School District 115 Board of Education met 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 24.

Sandwich District Library District Board of Trustees met July 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2017

Sandwich District Library District Board of Trustees met 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, July 11.

Putnam County Community Unit School District #535 Board of Education met July 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2017

Putnam County Community Unit School District #535 Board of Education met 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 17.

Seneca Township High School District 160 met August 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2017

Seneca Township High School District 160 met 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 9.

Former La Salle prosecutor Towne put on administrative duties

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 8, 2017

Former La Salle County State’s Attorney Brian Towne has been placed on administrative duties at the Illinois Office of the State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor (ILSAAP) following his indictment on 17 felony counts, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

Andreas Agung acquires 4509 Raymond Ave., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 8, 2017

On Aug. 30, 2017, Nelson Shimon Jr. (trust), Ruth A. Shimon (trust), JR Nelsonshimon (trust) and Nelson Shimon III (trustee) sold their home at 4509 Raymond Ave., Brookfield to Andreas Agung for $313,000.

Waltham Community Consolidated School District 185 met September 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2017

Waltham Community Consolidated School District 185 met 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 6.

Wallace Community Consolidated School District 195 Board met July 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2017

Wallace Community Consolidated School District 195 Board met 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 26.

Village of Sheridan Board of Trustees met July 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2017

Village of Sheridan Board of Trustees met 7 p.m. Monday, July 10.

Watchdog group says tables have turned on former La Salle attorney Towne

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 7, 2017

Someone needs to get former La Salle County State’s Attorney Brian Towne a mirror and take away his shovel, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) contend on their Illinois Leaks website.

Welter offers free children's health fair in Morris

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 7, 2017

After-school programs, nutrition, internet safety, bike safety and the Illinois State Treasurer’s I-Cash program are just some of the topics that will be covered during a heath and safety fair for kids being hosted by Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) on Sept. 16 at Saratoga Elementary School in Morris, according to a press release.