February, 2021 Stories | Illinois Valley Times

Census Bureau: 80.3 percent of people in Putnam County were old enough to vote in 2020

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 21, 2021

Of the 5,720 citizens living in Putnam County in 2020, 4,591 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

67.7 percent of Braceville teachers stay put; average earns $41,830 per year

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 21, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 67.7 percent of teachers stay at Braceville Elementary School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

Three pharmacy technician licenses set to lapse in zip code 61334 during March

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 21, 2021

Three pharmacy technician licenses set to lapse in zip code 61334 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

At Mendota Township, 90 percent of students graduate high school

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 21, 2021

About 87 percent of ninth graders in 2020 were "on track" to graduate at Mendota Twp High School, where the four-year graduation rate was 90 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Three professional licenses set to lapse in zip code 61361 during March

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 21, 2021

Three professional licenses are set to lapse in zip code 61361 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Rezin has 'grave concerns' with education legislation being considered in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 20, 2021

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Elmhurst) admitted she's still seeking many of the same answers as her constituents in the growing school standards plan debate.

Adam Kinzinger's campaign committee receives $500 from Oliver Harper

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 20, 2021

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Adam Kinzinger, Kinzinger for Congress, received $500 from Oliver Harper on February 19, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Adam Kinzinger's campaign committee receives $1,000 from Marc Cannon

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 20, 2021

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Adam Kinzinger, Kinzinger for Congress, received $1,000 from Marc Cannon on February 19, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

28 professional licenses set to lapse in zip code 61356 during March

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 20, 2021

28 professional licenses are set to lapse in zip code 61356 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

96 percent of Malden teachers stay put; average earns $37,856 per year

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 20, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 96 percent of teachers stay at Malden Grade School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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Illinois Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 20, 2021

The following parishes in the Illinois Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Adam Kinzinger's campaign committee receives $1,500 from Katherine E. Cannon

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 20, 2021

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Adam Kinzinger, Kinzinger for Congress, received $1,500 from Katherine E. Cannon on February 19, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Adam Kinzinger's campaign committee receives $250 from Diane Landgren

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 20, 2021

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Adam Kinzinger, Kinzinger for Congress, received $250 from Diane Landgren on February 19, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

At Streator Township, 79 percent of students graduate high school

By Illinois Valley Times | Feb 20, 2021

About 88 percent of ninth graders in 2020 were "on track" to graduate at Streator Twp High School, where the four-year graduation rate was 79 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.