May, 2022 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Putnam County officials report nine coronavirus deaths, with 1,152 confirmed cases

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

There have been 1,152 confirmed coronavirus cases in Putnam County as of May 2, with nine deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Great Grilling gifts for Bureau County barbeques

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

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Grundy County officials report 136 coronavirus deaths, with 12,843 confirmed cases

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

There have been 12,843 confirmed coronavirus cases in Grundy County as of May 2, with 136 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Cherry residents pay $1,649 in Municipal Sales Tax in April

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

29 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Lostant

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

29 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Lostant in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Swanson: Korean War veterans 'have earned our respect and admiration'

By David Beasley | May 2, 2022

State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) introduced legislation naming a section of Interstate 57 in Benton the "38th Parallel Korean Veteran Highway."

Grilling gifts for every Grundy County event

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

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LaSalle County officials report 385 coronavirus deaths, with 29,264 confirmed cases

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

There have been 29,264 confirmed coronavirus cases in LaSalle County as of May 2, with 385 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Analysis: Mendota administrators rank 702nd in state for average pay

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

Administrators in Mendota Community Consolidated School District 289 earn an average of $85,422 per year, ranking 702nd out of 864 districts in Illinois.

Bureau County residents pay $239,121 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

Grundy County 48th highest taxed Illinois county in April

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

Grundy County was ranked 51st the month before.

Grilling gifts for every LaSalle County event

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Illinois Valley Times has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

$448 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in April for Cedar Point

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

Great Grilling gifts for Putnam County barbeques

By Illinois Valley Times | May 2, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Illinois Valley Times has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

Village of North Utica Board of Trustees met Jan. 13

By Philip Gonzales | May 2, 2022

Village of North Utica Board of Trustees met Thursday, Jan. 13

Village of Ladd Village Board met April 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 2, 2022

Village of Ladd Village Board met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26.

Village of Diamond Village Board met April 26

By Philip Gonzales | May 2, 2022

Village of Diamond Village Board met Tuesday, April 26.

Rezin on tax breaks in budget: 'Nothing is going to change'

By Zachary Richter | May 1, 2022

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is not happy with the temporary tax relief in the budget and believes that this is only delaying the ‘speed bump’ of a tax hike until after the election.