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There have been 8,467 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bureau County as of May 16, with 127 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Spain on ethics reform: 'We saw Democrats taking a different approach and focusing on any other issue possible'

By Steven Hughes | May 16, 2022

Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) recently spoke out against the fiscal year 2022-23 state budget.

Demmer: 'The budget the Democrats passed this year sets Illinoisans up for a series of tax increases'

By Steven Hughes | May 16, 2022

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) spoke out against the recently passed state budget at a May 12 press conference in the capitol.

28.7 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Walnut

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

Ottawa collects $145,208 in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax in April

This is an increase over the month before.

Grundy County officials report 136 coronavirus deaths, with 13,047 confirmed cases

There have been 13,047 confirmed coronavirus cases in Grundy County as of May 16, with 136 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

City of Ottawa City Council met May 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 16, 2022

City of Ottawa City Council met 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 12.

Putnam County officials report nine coronavirus deaths, with 1,163 confirmed cases

There have been 1,163 confirmed coronavirus cases in Putnam County as of May 16, with nine deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

City of LaSalle Streets, Alleys, and Traffic Committee met March 21

By Philip Gonzales | May 16, 2022

City of LaSalle Streets, Alleys, and Traffic Committee met Monday, March 21.

City of Peru Public Services Committee met May 9

By Philip Gonzales | May 16, 2022

City of Peru Public Services Committee met Monday, May 9.

Oglesby collects $62,429 in Municipal Sales Tax in April

This is an increase over the month before.

Welter visits Yorkville Chamber of Commerce: 'Thank you to the Chamber for having me at this event'

By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2022

Illinois State Rep. David Allen Welter (R-Morris) recently visited the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce to meet with local residents.

$29,352 in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collected in April for Oglesby

This is an increase over the month before.

29.6 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Grand Ridge

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

Ohio residents pay $2,250 in Municipal Sales Tax in April

This is an increase over the month before.

North Utica residents pay $13,936 in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax in April

This is an increase over the month before.

29.1 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Granville

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

North Utica taxpayers give $31,575 in Municipal Sales Tax in April

This is a decrease from the month before.

$133 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in April for New Bedford

This is an increase over the month before.

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