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A small fire erupted Sunday night at the Root Beer Stand in Oglesby; but the owner said she put it out with a fire extinguisher and Oglesby firefighters weren’t summoned.

The hearing was set to take place at Tuesday night’s council meeting, but was scrapped beforehand and is not expected to be considered for the foreseeable future.

The Council agreed to pause current efforts while reevaluating the future of the city’s involvement with the canal project.

The La Salle County Emergency Management Agency will host a severe weather spotter presentation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 in Room CTC 124 at Illinois Valley Community College.

Outdoor dining in Utica has been a big hit, but Utica village officials say there are costs to the village and business owners must pay their fair share.

Lead has been found in some homes and businesses in Utica, the village disclosed.

The committee is to ensure the benefits are administered effectively, equitably, and in a fiscally responsible manner, and assist in making insurance policy recommendations.

The quote, in the amount of $9,595.39, will be drawn from Ottawa’s General Corporate Fund.

Logan’s Oasis playground project at Marilla Park cleared its final hurdle as Streator City Council voted to approve a $199,580 contract for installation during their meeting this week.


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