December, 2018 Stories | Illinois Valley Times

Callahan committee reports nearly $28K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2018

Friends of Kevin Callahan, a candidate committee, reported receiving $28,325 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Home sales in Braceville, November 25-December 1, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of November 25-December 1, 2018.

Statewide test results: 45 percent of Coal City Intermediate students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2018

About 55 percent of Coal City Intermediate School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 45 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 58 percent of Dalzell failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2018

About 42 percent of Dalzell Grade School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 58 percent of students failed.

Ottawa Township High School reports 6% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2018

The truancy rate at Ottawa Township High School rose to 6 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

La Salle-Peru Township High School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2018

The truancy rate at La Salle-Peru Township High School rose to 5 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61341 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61341, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

Q2 real estate sales report: Sheridan

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2018

Median prices rose in Sheridan over last year, and are down 12.5 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Homer Glen home prices rise in November 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2018 in Homer Glen rose by $60,500 while total sales increased by 50%.

STREATOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Want to see Santa?

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2018

Streator Home Savings is the place on December 17th!

PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Verizon Awards Grant to Princeton Area Community Foundation for its All Kids Thrive Program

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2018

Verizon has awarded the Princeton Area Community Foundation a $25,000 grant for its new All Kids Thrive initiative, a program working to reduce chronic absenteeism in Central New Jersey, putting kids on a path to better adult lives.

STREATOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Happy National Ding-A-Ling Day!

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2018

We think you should celebrate by going out to Kroger and giving!

PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Sweetberry Bowls Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2018

Having just opened their North Harrison St., Princeton location they want to announce new year, new eatery!

CITY OF OTTAWA: Water Billing Department Closed on Friday

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2018

The Water Billing Department at 828 East Norris Drive will be closed on Friday, December 14, 2018.

CITY OF OTTAWA: Canal Road Will Be Closed To All Thru Traffic

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2018

Commissioner James Less has announced Canal Road will be CLOSED TO ALL THRU TRAFFIC on the weekend of Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16, 2018.

CITY OF EARLVILLE: Utility Bills Due December 29, 2018

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2018

Utility bills will be due by December 29, 2018 due to the bills that were printed on November 21st not being delivered.

CITY OF EARLVILLE: NOTICE: Candidate petitions Filed beginning December 10, 2018

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2018

Candidate petitions for the Consolidated Election may be filed beginning December 10, 2018, and will be accepted through December 17, 2018, in the City Clerk's office

CITY OF LASALLE: Celebration of Lights event in Rotary Park

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2018

Be sure to add the Celebration of Lights event in Rotary Park to your list of holiday favorites!

CITY OF LASALLE: Register for Bread Making Kids

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2018

Register today and add Bread Making For Kids to this weekends fun with U of I Extension Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties from 9am-12pm at 944 1st St.