Illinois Valley Times

Illinois State House District 73 candidate Ryan Spain expressed concerns over the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, stating, "The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is a whopping $2.6 billion more than last year’s enacted budget and includes pay raises for politicians and a staggering $1 billion for non-citizens." Spain, who is running for re-election, added, "Moreover, Democrats voted for $1 billion in tax hikes to pay for their record-breaking spending."

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bureau County in week ending June 1?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bureau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

79 lawyers in good standing in cities within LaSalle County as of May

There were 79 lawyers in good standing in cities within LaSalle County as of May.

Peru ranks 81st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during March

Peru residents paid $926,376 in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

Prairie State sales taxes: LaSalle County residents paid 19th-largest sum in March

LaSalle County residents paid $749,001 in sales taxes, the 19th highest total paid per county in March.

LaSalle County collects $132,196 in County Sales Tax in March

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

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 12.3% of Putnam County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

In Putnam County districts, 96 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

There were 2,768 Hispanic students enrolled in LaSalle County districts in 2021-22 school year

In LaSalle County districts, 2,768 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Putnam County in May compared to previous month

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Putnam County in May remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

LaSalle County taxpayers give $343,504 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

In March, LaSalle County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Bureau County residents pay $215,149 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

In March, Bureau County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Bureau County collects $64,212 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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

There were 803 Hispanic students enrolled in Bureau County districts in 2021-22 school year

In Bureau County districts, 803 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois Valley Times area weekly mass times

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

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within LaSalle County in May compared to previous month

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within LaSalle County in May compared to the previous month.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Bureau County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 1

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Bureau County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

2021 has 5.8% of LaSalle County residents unemployed

The unemployment rate in LaSalle County hit 5.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

1 gas station in cities throughout LaSalle County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 25