Illinois Valley Times

City of Peru City Council met September 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2019

City of Peru City Council met Monday, Sept. 16.

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61376 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 61376 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

Michael W. and Maeanne K. Stevens acquire 1206 Lincoln Ave., Ottawa

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2019

The home at 1206 Lincoln Ave., Ottawa was sold on Sept. 26, 2019 by Michael W. and Maeanne K. Stevens for $85,000. The buyers were Kenneth and Debby Gross.

Marshall G. and Michelle E. Johnson sell 2792 N. 2850th Road, Marseilles

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2019

On Sept. 26, 2019, Brett Sheldon Keller purchased a home at 2792 N. 2850th Road, Marseilles from Marshall G. and Michelle E. Johnson for $314,000.

Adam Kinzinger's campaign committee receives $500 from Catherine Finley

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2019

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Adam Kinzinger, Kinzinger for Congress, received $500 from Catherine Finley on September 25, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Taylor A. Schmidt buys 108 Willard Ave., Ottawa

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2019

On Sept. 26, 2019, Gerald M. Krebs sold their home at 108 Willard Ave., Ottawa to Taylor A. Schmidt for $125,000.

Terrence G. and Kelly L. Fulmer unload 907 34th St., Peru

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2019

On Sept. 26, 2019, Terrence G. and Kelly L. Fulmer sold their home at 907 34th St., Peru to Jason J. and Molly A. Leone for $318,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

From Prairie State Wire

Motorists get no relief from periodic efforts to eliminate Illinois' toll system, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61376 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 61376 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

Joseph P. and Margaret M. Calderon unload 2248 Crosat St., LaSalle

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2019

The home at 2248 Crosat St., LaSalle was sold on Sept. 25, 2019 by Joseph P. and Margaret M. Calderon for $140,000. The buyers were Robert J. and Lynne M. Pohar.

James A. and Renee A. Cootz acquire 3405 N Route 71, Marseilles

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2019

On Sept. 25, 2019, Dolores G. and Paul W. Skopnik purchased a home at 3405 N Route 71, Marseilles from James A. and Renee A. Cootz for $295,000.

John B. McMeen (trustee), Dolores W. MC Meen (revocable living trust) and Dolores W. McMeen (revocable living trust) sell 3243 Becker Drive, Peru

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2019

The home at 3243 Becker Drive, Peru was sold on Sept. 25, 2019 by John B. McMeen (trustee), Dolores W. MC Meen (revocable living trust) and Dolores W. McMeen (revocable living trust) for $173,000. The buyer was Sandra L Axelstrom.

Adam Kinzinger's campaign committee receives $500 from Benjamin Quayle

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2019

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Adam Kinzinger, Kinzinger for Congress, received $500 from Benjamin Quayle on September 24, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Megan E. Laiacono acquires 610 Rustic Rook Drive, Lake Holiday

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2019

On Sept. 25, 2019, Amidio Simione sold their home at 610 Rustic Rook Drive, Lake Holiday to Megan E. Laiacono for $279,900.

Adam Kinzinger's campaign committee receives $500 from Michael Ference

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2019

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Adam Kinzinger, Kinzinger for Congress, received $500 from Michael Ference on September 24, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

From Will County Gazette

New candidate Wallace wants to bring 'morals, character, values' to 40th District Senate seat

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Dr. Eric Wallace wants to return morality to the world of Illinois politics.

From Will County Gazette

Wallace to run for 40th District Senate seat

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Dr. Eric M. Wallace announced his run for the state Senate in the 40th District on Monday, setting up a challenge to three-time Democratic incumbent Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields) on a message of “rebuilding the moral fabric of our state.”

OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ottawa Scarecrow Festival

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Recognized as Illinois biggest “Toddler Friendly” festival, the Ottawa Annual Scarecrow Fest