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Hennepin’s Marquis Energy represented at UN climate change conference

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 17, 2017

Hennepin company Marquis Energy LLC was represented by CEO Mark Marquis at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, according to a release from the village of Hennepin.

PCES students raise money for local animal rescue

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 17, 2017

A student-led initiative at Putnam County Elementary School (PCES) has raised $160 for the Illinois Valley Animal Rescue (IVAR), according to a release from the village of Hennepin.

Ottawa attorney Peter Ferracuti remembered as strong advocate for injured workers

By Justin Stoltzfus | Nov 17, 2017

Peter Ferracuti was a well-respected figure in the field of workers' compensation litigation, and his death Oct. 24 left many grieving but offering eloquent eulogies to a man whose life reflected the principles of supporting people injured on the job.

Kinzinger organizes Youth Leadership Summit

By Meg Shannon | Nov 17, 2017

More than 200 high-schoolers recently attended the Youth Leadership Summit organized by Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL).

IVCC men's and women's basketball season in full swing

By Nathan Davis | Nov 17, 2017

The Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) men’s and women’s basketball season is underway, and both teams have high expectations for the year.

Oglesby City Council met October 24.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 17, 2017

Oglesby City Council met at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Streator City Council met November 15.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 17, 2017

Streator City Council met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.

City of Streator Committee of the Whole met November 14.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 17, 2017

City of Streator Committee of the Whole met at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14.

City of Streator Plan Commission met November 14.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 17, 2017

City of Streator Plan Commission met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Marseilles City Council met October 18.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 17, 2017

Marseilles City Council met at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 Board of Education met November 15.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 17, 2017

Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 Board of Education met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Spring Valley Community Consolidated School District 99 Board of Education met September 20.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 17, 2017

Spring Valley Community Consolidated School District 99 Board of Education met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20.

LaSalle County Finance & Fees Committee met November 17.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 17, 2017

LaSalle County Finance & Fees Committee met at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17.

Offender paroled in zip code 61348 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 61348, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

Carly N. and Benjamin M. Hansen acquire 3330 Sunnyside Ave., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2017

The home at 3330 Sunnyside Ave., Brookfield was sold on Nov. 8, 2017 by Jacob and Sariah Mattinson for $265,000. The buyers were Carly N. and Benjamin M. Hansen.