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Analysis: 75.8 percent of Bureau County public high schools students failed 2022 state English exam

By Illinois Valley Times | Apr 12, 2023

Nearly 8 in 10 Bureau County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

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2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Bureau County?

By Illinois Valley Times | Apr 12, 2023

There were 17 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Bureau County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

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The new Bureau County residents who came from across the U.S. in 2019

By Illinois Valley Times | Apr 12, 2023

Bureau County saw 147 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

City of LaSalle City Council met Feb. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 12, 2023

City of LaSalle City Council met Monday, Feb. 21

City of Peru City Council met March 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 12, 2023

City of Peru City Council met Monday, March 27

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Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Bureau County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By Illinois Valley Times | Apr 11, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Bureau County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

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City of LaSalle Finance Committee met March 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 11, 2023

City of LaSalle Finance Committee met 6 p.m. Monday, March 6.

Village of Ladd Village Board met Feb. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 11, 2023

Village of Ladd Village Board met Tuesday, Feb. 14

City of Ottawa City Council met March 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 11, 2023

City of Ottawa City Council met Wednesday, March 22

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Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Bureau County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Illinois Valley Times | Apr 11, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Bureau County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

Coal City Village Board met March 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 10, 2023

Coal City Village Board met Monday, March 6

City of LaSalle City Council met March 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 10, 2023

City of LaSalle City Council met Monday, March 6

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Illinois' Spain: 'Need to send a text? Pull over and park your car in a safe location'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Apr 8, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) shared tips in a recent Facebook post to avoid distracted driving during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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Illinois Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Illinois Valley Times | Apr 8, 2023

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

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Bureau County residents paid 45th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Illinois Valley Times | Apr 8, 2023

Bureau County residents paid $454,932 in sales taxes, the 45th highest total paid per county in January.

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How many inmates sentenced in Grundy County will be released during week ending April 8?

By Illinois Valley Times | Apr 7, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Grundy County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 8.

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$59,454 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Bureau County

By Illinois Valley Times | Apr 7, 2023

In January, Bureau County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Ottawa Audit Committee met Feb. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2023

City of Ottawa Audit Committee met Friday, Feb. 17

City of Peru Public Services Committee met Feb. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2023

City of Peru Public Services Committee met Monday, Feb. 13

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Walsh considers running again for Serena CUSD 2 school board: 'Maybe I’ll give it another run at that point'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Apr 6, 2023

Candidate James “Jay” Walsh said he would like to make another run for Serena CUSD 2 school board in the future following the April 4 election results.