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News from August 2023

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Median home valuation prices in LaSalle County fell to $127,500 in July 2023 compared to July 2022

By Illinois Valley Times | Aug 18, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in LaSalle County fell by $2,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 21.6%.

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How many students are enrolled at Ottawa Elementary School District 141 in 2021-22 school year?

By Illinois Valley Times | Aug 18, 2023

Enrollment at Ottawa Elementary School District 141 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Village of Minooka Planning & Zoning Commission met June 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2023

Village of Minooka Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday, June 13

Village of Ladd Village Board met June 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2023

Village of Ladd Village Board met Tuesday, June 13

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Davis: ‘Our governor is placing his radical environmental policies ahead of you, the taxpayer’

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Aug 17, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Jed Davis, R-75th, criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker's veto of a bill permitting the construction of small nuclear reactors, highlighting its potential to offer affordable, reliable and safe energy for the state.

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Coal City Community Unit School District 1 welcomes 2,056 students in 2021-22 school year

By Illinois Valley Times | Aug 17, 2023

Enrollment at Coal City Community Unit School District 1 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of LaSalle City Council met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2023

City of LaSalle City Council met Monday, June 12

City of Peru Public Services Committee met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2023

City of Peru Public Services Committee met Monday, June 12

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Village of Seneca Village Council met July 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

Village of Seneca Village Council met 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 18.

City of Peru Finance Committee met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023

City of Peru Finance Committee met Monday, June 12

Village of Minooka Village Board met July 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023

Village of Minooka Village Board met Tuesday, July 18

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LaHood: ‘What we’re focused on is exposing the malign activities of the Chinese Communist Party’

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Aug 15, 2023

In an interview with WICS-TV, Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL), a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, has raised concerns about China’s ambitions and actions that he perceives as threatening to American interests.

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Cabello: "Firearm manufacturing companies employ tens of thousands of hardworking Illinoisans in manufacturing, logistics, and components."

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Aug 15, 2023

In his Aug. 14 Facebook post, Rep. John M. Cabello pointed out how many jobs may be at risk after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law targeting firearms manufacturers. On Aug. 12, Pritzker signed a bill into law that made it illegal for firearms manufacturers to advertise in a way that encouraged paramilitary activity, advertised to youths under 18, and to create a situation that could create an unsafe situation for the public at large.

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Falling home valuation prices in Putnam County in July 2023 compared to July 2022

By Illinois Valley Times | Aug 15, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Putnam County fell by $67,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 42.9%.

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Davis: ‘What does the budget look like? As a Republican, I’m going to show you’

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Aug 15, 2023

State Rep. Jed Davis (R-Newark) is taking a bold stance against the lack of transparency and bipartisan cooperation in the state budget process. In the latest episode of his “Springfield in 90 Seconds” Facebook video series, Davis opened up about the frustrations felt by Republican lawmakers, using a symbolic gesture to drive his point home.

City of LaSalle Street, Alleys and Traffic Committee met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023

City of LaSalle Street, Alleys and Traffic Committee met Monday, June 12

City of Ottawa City Council met July 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023

City of Ottawa City Council met Tuesday, July 18

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Marter to Pritzker: ‘We the People will not abide by your unlawful usurping of our Second Amendment right!’

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Aug 14, 2023

Marter: ‘JB PRITZKER We the People will not abide by your unlawful Usurping of our 2nd Amendment Right!’ 14th Congressional District candidate Jim Marter has strongly condemned Governor JB Pritzker’s for passing a sweeping gun ban in the state. Marter expressed his concerns invoking the Constitution’s words. “JB PRITZKER We the People will not abide by your unlawful Usurping of our 2nd Amendment Right!” Marter, Kendall County Republican Party Chairman, said on Facebook. “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” “It’s time the well regulated militia arrest the criminal governor for crimes against ’We the People.’”

City of LaSalle Finance Committee met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2023

City of LaSalle Finance Committee met Monday, June 12

City of Peru City Council met July 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2023

City of Peru City Council met Monday, July 17