The Spring Valley City Council will convene at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 215 N. Greenwood Street.

The Ottawa City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 301 West Madison Street.

The Peru City Council will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, with residents invited to watch live on the City of Peru’s YouTube channel.

Jennifer Ebner, La Salle County Clerk, has been recognized with the Commitment to Service Award for outstanding dedication and commitment to public service.

Charlie Mitchell, a lifelong La Salle County resident and an “experienced election and operations professional,” announced Friday his Democratic candidacy for La Salle County Clerk.

With videos circulating of masked ICE agents using tear gas and chemical agents to disperse protesters, condemned by immigrant advocates as increasingly aggressive tactics, the Illinois General Assembly sent to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk a bill supporters say protects due process.

La Salle County Property taxes due Nov. 12.

La Salle County Clerk Jennifer Ebner announced she will seek re-election in 2026, aiming to build on improvements made during her first term.

The Ottawa City Council approved two agreements involving vehicles for the Police Department during their meeting on Tuesday night.