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Cancellations and closures for La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties

By Shaw Local News Network
Snow covered buses sit in the lot of Firstgroup America as schools closed due to the winter storm. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Joliet.

Forecasters and police are urging caution Thursday as the Illinois Valley braces for a one-two punch of blowing snow and subzero temperatures. (Gary Middendorf - gmiddendorf@shawmedia.com/Gary Middendorf)

The following agencies are closed or events cancelled Friday, Dec. 23, because of the winter storm warning.

The following list of closures will be updated:

Hennepin

The Putnam County Courthouse will close at 2 p.m. Thursday and will remain closed through Monday, Dec. 26, reopening Tuesday, Dec. 27.

La Salle County

All county buildings and departments will be closed effective at 12:30 p.m. Friday. County departmental operations will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Essential services will continue to be provided.

Ottawa

Reddick Library will close at 5 p.m. Thursday and be closed all day Friday. The library will reopen Monday, Dec. 26.

Peru

Peru City Hall will close at 1:30 p.m. Thursday and will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 27.

Peru Public Library is closing at noon Thursday. Normal operations will be back beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27.

Regional

Prairie State Legal Services will be available virtually but will close offices across Northern Illinois.

All Secretary of State offices and Driver Services facilities will be closed at 1 p.m. Thursday and reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27.

All Putnam County Library locations will be closed at noon Thursday. The locations will likely also be closed on Friday.