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Putnam County Sheriff releases statement on COVID-19, reinforces commitment from law enforcement

Putnam County Sheriff Kevin L. Doyle is calling on all residents to come together as the fight against COVID-19 continues.

By Charmaine Little | Apr 8, 2020

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CITY OF PRINCETON: City Wide Clean Up Days Moved To October

Clean up week, held the first two weeks of May, is being moved this year to the first two weeks in October.

CITY OF OTTAWA: Effective Immediately, April 2, 2020 All Parks Within The City Of Ottawa Are Now Closed

This closure incudes Allen (excluding the boat launch), Eastside, Fox River (excluding the boat launch), Hollywood Park, Kiwanis, Lincoln Douglas, Peck, Rigden, Skate, Thornton, Turnberry, Varland, Walsh, Washington Square, and the I & M canal path within City of Ottawa.

CITY OF OGLESBY: To All Residents of Oglesby and the Oglesby Fire District

Effective immediately the City of Oglesby is initiating a ban on burning this Spring.

CITY OF LASALLE: All La Salle Parks Will Be Closed

Effective Thursday, 4/2 ALL La Salle parks will be CLOSED to the public through 4/30 to coincide with the Governor's extended stay-at-home mandate.

CITY OF EARLVILLE: Utility Bill Is Due On April 15, 2020

Utility bills are always due on the 15th of the month.

GPS location data grades Illinois counties based on social distancing

By Elle Johnson | Apr 2, 2020

GPS location data shows which Illinois counties are practicing social distancing and which could be doing a better job at it.

CITY OF PRINCETON: Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance

Under the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker, DCEO is working with partners to launch emergency assistance programs for Illinois small businesses.

CITY OF EARLVILLE: April 2020 Committee of the Whole and City Council Meetings Have Been Pushed Back One Week

In response to the current COVID-19 situation the April 2020 Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings have been pushed back one week.

CITY OF OGLESBY: Important Notice Regarding Your Recycling and Waste Service

Dear Valued customer,We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation to make sure we’re doing the right thing for the health and safety of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.

CITY OF LASALLE: Republic Waste Service New Guidelines

Republic Waste Service has issued new guidelines

Demmer wants bipartisan work on budget

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 29, 2020

House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) wants Democrats and Republicans to work together on next year's budget, he said during a press conference last week.

CITY OF OGLESBY: Order Of The Oglesby Mayor, Dominic Rivara, There Will Be A Reduction Of City of Oglesby Non-Essential Staff

As per order of the Oglesby Mayor, Dominic Rivara, there will be a reduction of City of Oglesby non-essential staff.

CITY OF PRINCETON: Actions Taken To Slow The Spread Of COVID-19 Virus

The City of Princeton is taking these steps, within its control, to limit or slow the spread of the COVID-19 Virus and maintain regular communication updates for the use of the public.

CITY OF OTTAWA: Public Access To City Buildings

Until further notice, Mayor Daniel F. Aussem announces that effective at 12:00 noon today, March 17, 2020, public access to all City buildings will be prohibited, except Fire and Police lobby access is limited

CITY OF LASALLE: Governor's Order Requires All Individuals Currently Living In The State Of Illinois To Stay At Home

The Governor's order requires all individuals currently living in the State of Illinois to stay at home or their place of residence.

CITY OF EARLVILLE: City of Earlville Responds to COVID-19 Pandemic

City of Earlville officials have no higher priority that protecting the health and safety of City residents.

Spain campaigns to create scholarship program to bring young professionals back to Illinois

By James Ledbetter | Mar 22, 2020

House Resolution 646, a measure that would create a joint post-graduation scholarship program funded by the Alliance of Community Foundations and the state in an effort to draw young professional to Illinois, recently cleared the House Higher Education Committee.