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June 21, 2025
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Oglesby Elks hold Flag Day ceremony at La Salle Vets Home

Oglesby Elks hold Flag Day ceremony at La Salle Vets Home

Oglesby Elks Lodge #2360 performed their Flag Day Ritual at the Illinois Veterans Home at La Salle for 32 residents of the facility on Flag Day, June 14.

By Tom Collins●
June 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Spring Valley to host carnival for first time during summer fest, June 19-22

Spring Valley to host carnival for first time during summer fest, June 19-22

The Spring Valley Mini Park Summer Fest will return June 19-22, bringing four days of carnival rides, food, music, and community fun to downtown Spring Valley and Kirby Park.

By Bill Freskos●
June 20, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Spring Valley approves series of sidewalk upgrades

Spring Valley approves series of sidewalk upgrades

The Spring Valley City Council has approved the city’s 2025 sidewalk program, selecting Cruz Concrete Inc. to complete the work during their meeting on Monday night.

By Bill Freskos●
June 19, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Utica nominates Bara for village trustee

Utica nominates Bara for village trustee

A Waltham Elementary schoolteacher will fill the vacant seat on the Utica Village Board.

By Tom Collins●
June 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT

Underwood seeks federal funding for NIU’s Child Development and Family Center

Underwood seeks federal funding for NIU’s Child Development and Family Center

The Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center in DeKalb could get a boost thanks to U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville.

By Camden Lazenby●
June 18, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Spring Valley approves redevelopment grant for St. Paul Street property

Spring Valley approves redevelopment grant for St. Paul Street property

The Spring Valley City Council on Monday approved improvements to a long-vacant downtown property at 220 W. St. Paul St.

By Bill Freskos●
June 17, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

More help needed for the hungry in Spring Valley

More help needed for the hungry in Spring Valley

The walk-in freezer failed at the Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley. It could scarcely have come at a worse time. Donors have been generous, but more help is needed.

By Tom Collins●
June 17, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

City of Peru approves $75M budget for 2026

City of Peru approves $75M budget for 2026

The budget includes $4.2 million in grants for major capital investment, with the largest being the continuation of the Plank Road widening project and the OSLAD grant project at Washington Park.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 16, 2025 at 10:43 pm CDT

Mendota OKs extended drop-off area for Northbrook Elementary

Mendota OKs extended drop-off area for Northbrook Elementary

Mendota Elementary wants to make it safer for parents to drop off their kids at Northbrook School. The Mendota City Council is all for it.

By Tom Collins●
June 16, 2025 at 8:38 pm CDT

Bipartisan Amtrak baby changing station bill sponsored by Congress woman Underwood passes House

Bipartisan Amtrak baby changing station bill sponsored by Congress woman Underwood passes House

A bill sponsored by Democratic U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood of Naperville that would require Amtrak to have at least one baby changing table in a restroom in each train car is one step closer to becoming law.

By Camden Lazenby●
June 12, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Utica moves its monthly meeting to June 17

Utica moves its monthly meeting to June 17

The Utica Village Board has moved its June meeting, previously set for Thursday, to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

By Tom Collins●
June 11, 2025 at 4:15 pm CDT
La Salle approves new donation parameters

La Salle approves new donation parameters

The city will cap each donation at $500 individually each year, with the council capping donation funds at $6,000 annually. Both parameters exclude potential donations to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry in La Salle and the Illinois Valley Animal Rescue.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 11, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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