Lamoille Fire Protection District responded to six calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

Dalzell Fire Protection District responded to two calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

Buda Fire Protection District responded to 13 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

La Salle County State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly held a press conference recently to explain to an angry public that she is dong all she can to clean up the mess left behind by the dismissal of cases related to the former State’s Attorney Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Unit.

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 61354, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) urged Gov. Bruce Rauner not to enact Senate Bill 31 in a letter he co-authored with five other Republican lawmakers, according to the Illinois Review.

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 42445, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

Four offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 61350, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 61301, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

Two offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 61356, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

Two offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 61364, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

After-school programs, nutrition, internet safety, bike safety and the Illinois State Treasurer’s I-Cash program are just some of the topics that will be covered during a heath and safety fair for kids being hosted by Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) on Sept. 16 at Saratoga Elementary School in Morris, according to a press release.

Former La Salle County State’s Attorney Brian Towne faces 17 counts of official misconduct and misapplication of public funds following a grand jury decision to indict, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

Anyone interested in becoming a tax professional is being invited to free training from the Abacus Tax School, according to a posting on the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development.

Illinois pet owners might not have as many problems with their furry friends getting lost thanks to a bill co-sponsored by Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator) that Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law on Friday, according to a press release.

Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) will host a free Children’s Health and Safety Fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Saratoga Elementary School in Morris, according to an event flier.

Peru-area automobiles will soon get state-of-the-art treatment when the Quick & Clean 3 Minute Wash opens at 2017 Rock Street, according to the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development (IVAC).

Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) can boast that his first successful measure in the House has a little something for everyone, according to a press release.

LaSalle-Peru Township High School (LPHS) has launched an anonymous tip system in advance of the school year that will allow the community to report potentially troublesome situations via text message or an app, according to a release from the school.

Walmart Peru has opened a Walmart Academy as part of the retail giant's efforts to establish more than 200 such academies throughout the country, according to the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development.