May, 2023 Stories | Illinois Valley Times

Three inmates sentenced in Lasalle County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during week ending May 13

By Illinois Valley Times | May 12, 2023

There are three inmates sentenced to jail in Lasalle County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 13.

$48,030 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Bureau County

By Illinois Valley Times | May 12, 2023

In February, Bureau County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Ottawa Playground & Recreation Board met March 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 12, 2023

City of Ottawa Playground & Recreation Board met Thursday, March 9

City of Peru City Council met April 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 12, 2023

City of Peru City Council met Monday, April 24

Q1 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Bureau County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Illinois Valley Times | May 11, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of sex crimes 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.

Rezin: Potential purchase of St. Margaret’s Hospital is ‘a positive step’ to ensure quality health care in Illinois Valley

By Illinois Valley Times Report | May 11, 2023

Sen. Sue Rezin expressed optimism regarding a letter of intent from OFS Healthcare to purchase St. Margaret's Hospital recently closed Peru location.

Chesney: ‘Yes, you heard this right. Democrats think that females need a prostate exam’

By Illinois Valley Times Report | May 11, 2023

State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is opposing House Bill 2350 as it opens pap smear tests and prostate exams to all insured, regardless of gender.

Cabello: ‘These brave men and women do everything they can, day in and day out’

By Illinois Valley Times Report | May 11, 2023

State Rep. John M. Cabello (R-Freeport) recently issued a statement honoring fallen law enforcement officers on Police Officers Memorial Day.

City of Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission met March 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023

City of Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission met Thursday, March 9

City of Oglesby City Council met April 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023

City of Oglesby City Council met Monday, April 17

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

By Illinois Valley Times | May 10, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person 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.