Illinois Valley Times

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout LaSalle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Allen-Otter Creek Community Consolidated School District 65 administrators rank 52nd highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Allen-Otter Creek Community Consolidated School District 65 earn an average of $150,000 per year, ranking 52nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Bureau County in week ending May 24

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Bureau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Bureau County residents paid 50th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

Bureau County residents paid just under $4.5 million in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per county in 2024.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Spring Valley Community Consolidated School District 99 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.4% of the students in Spring Valley Community Consolidated School District 99 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in LaSalle County in week ending May 24?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout LaSalle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Putnam County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 24

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Putnam County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

23.2% of Community Unit School District 2 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.2% of the students in Community Unit School District 2 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Dalzell School District 98 administrators rank 30th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Dalzell School District 98 earn an average of $158,808 per year, ranking 30th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

LaSalle County responsible for 19th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

LaSalle County residents paid just over $10.5 million in sales taxes, the 19th highest total paid per county in 2024.

Test expectations: How many Lostant Community Unit School District 425 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 66.7% of Lostant Community Unit School District 425 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Oglesby City Council met May 19

City of Oglesby City Council met 6 p.m. Monday, May 19

City of Peru Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board met May 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 29, 2025

City of Peru Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board met 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 27

FOIA Request Sent to Lasalle County IL Elections Division Regarding Voter Roll Changes on May 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Lasalle County IL Elections Division Regarding Voter Roll Changes on May 29, 2025.

In 2022, LaSalle County ranks 39th among Illinois counties with 21.9% transfer dependency

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.9% of income in LaSalle County—ranking it 39th least dependent among Illinois counties.

Village of Minooka Village Board met May 27

Village of Minooka Village Board met Tuesday, May 27

Village of Ladd Village Board met May 27

Village of Ladd Village Board met Tuesday, May 27

Village of Diamond Village Board of Commission met May 27

Village of Diamond Village Board of Commission met Tuesday, May 27

Coal City Village Board met May 28

Coal City Village Board met Wednesday, May 28

City of Peru Committee of a Whole met April 28