Illinois Valley Times

Illinois Valley Times

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

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Rep. Spain commends Secretary of State's Office for addressing AVR issues

Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) told a panel of state officials during a House Executive Committee hearing on the state's automatic voter registration (AVR) that he believed they were headed toward correcting the recent issues that have allowed hundreds of ineligible voters to become automatically registered.

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 17, 2020

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CITY OF OGLESBY: IMUA Scholarship Program

There is 1 month left to accept applications for the IMUA Scholarship Program.

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

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CITY OF OTTAWA: 1400 Block of Kansas Street Closure

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

A mid-block sewer line repair will require the 1400 block of Kansas Street between Elm and Armstrong Streets to be closed to all thru traffic on Monday, February 10, 2020 beginning at 7:00 a.m.

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ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Michelle Wright is the February Employee of the Month at IVCH

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

Michelle Wright is a registered nurse for our Illinois Valley Hospice and she consistently demonstrates compassion, quality, and comfort care while uplifting patients and their families with her professional sense of humor writes Director of Hospice Trina Hamrick.

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CITY OF EARLVILLE: City Hall Will Be Closed Feb. 17

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

City Hall will be closed Monday, February 17, 2020 in observance of President's Day.

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Sen. Rezin among GOP lawmakers demanding suspension of AVR program

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 11, 2020

Because she believes the problem is larger than what’s been publicly revealed, Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is calling on Secretary of State Jesse White to suspend the state’s Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) program.

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Sen. Rezin believes fair maps must be the first step toward 'rooting out corruption'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 7, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) says she would have liked for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to have dedicated more time in his State of the State address last week in Springfield to an issue she believes has a tremendous trickle-down effect on all other issues.

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CITY OF PRINCETON: Farm Bid Info

By Press release submission | Feb 4, 2020

Here is the Farm Bid that the city is seeking applicants for.

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CITY OF OTTAWA: Applications Due Next Tomorrow, February 4, 2020 For Water/Waster Exam

By Press release submission | Feb 4, 2020

The City of Ottawa Civil Service Commission is accepting applications to establish eligibility registers for the classifications shown below.

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PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Terhune Orchards Celebrates U.S. Presidential History with Annual Cherry Pie Sale Feb. 8-23

By Press release submission | Feb 4, 2020

Each February, Terhune Orchards honors the memory of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln with our sale on cherry pie.

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Rep. Demmer encouraged by Pritzker's coverage of corruption, ethics during State of the State address

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 1, 2020

House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) wants corruption and ethics to be at the forefront of the 2020 legislative session and was encouraged by Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address when he spoke on the topics.

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CITY OF PRINCETON: Ad Hoc Committee Will Study Sports Complex Idea Further

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2020

The city of Princeton is not ready to give up on the idea of a sports complex, despite local developers shelving the project idea at the end of last year.

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CITY OF OGLESBY: United Way OF The Illinois Valley Celebrity Bartending

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2020

Firefighters united together for the United Way.

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PERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Perry Memorial Hospital and OSF HealthCare to Begin Due Diligence

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2020

The Perry Memorial Hospital Board has approved the pursuit of a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to affiliate with OSF HealthCare through a transfer of ownership.

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CITY OF OTTAWA: 1600 Block of Paul Street Closure

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2020

Demolition contractors have advised the City of Ottawa the 1600 block of Paul Street from East Norris Drive north to Nebraska Street will be closed to all traffic beginning at 9:00 a.m.

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Sen. Rezin puts her trust in ethics task force; body cameras a last resort in fight against corruption

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2020

Veteran state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) understands the thinking behind a bill that would require all Illinois lawmakers to wear body cameras, but she still believes there are less drastic methods of fighting corruption in state government.

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CITY OF PRINCETON: Saturday Fire Damages K and E Auto Sales

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2020

Fire in an office space killed a pet, destroyed precious pieces of family history and caused the temporary closing of an auto sales and repair business Saturday night in Princeton.

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CITY OF LASALLE: Accepting Applications For Seasonal Help For Park and Recreation Department

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2020

The City of La Salle is accepting applications for seasonal help for the Park and Recreation Department.

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PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: TESU Foundation 2020 Golf Classic

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2020

Join us on for a day of golf in support of TESU students at one of America’s finest courses!

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STREATOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 108th Annual Meeting

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2020

Our Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, March 16th at Eastwood Golf Course & Restaurant on Eastwood Ave. 5:45 p.m.