La Salle County Board

IVCC along with the Regional Office of Education announced the application for the ARPA Scholarship for IVCC Summer 2024 semester is now available. Students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in IVCC’s spring CNA program are eligible to apply.

The La Salle County Board honored and recognized the contributions of all 25 volunteers of the La Salle County Emergency Management Agency as Global Volunteer Month kicks off.

La Salle County officials think they might have been overcharged for body cameras. If so, they want some of their money back.

The two nominees for La Salle County Board chairman dominated the county's precinct totals. The canvass released Wednesday shows Don Jensen and Brian Dose with more than 100 (of 119) precincts won.

Here are unofficial results for the 2024 March primary for the La Salle County Board and its chairperson and local judicial and legislative races. Plus, voters in Dalzell School District 98 and the village of Wyanet also answered referendum questions.

Here are four takeaways from Tuesday’s primary election in La Salle and Bureau counties.

Melody Burgess leads by 17 votes in the lone primary contest for a La Salle County Board seat.

The following responses were provided by each of the candidates to the question, “What are the top issues facing your county and what would you like to do to address those issues?”

CiCi Chalus is calling it a career after 14 years service to the La Salle County Court Appointed Special Advocates. The search is on for her successor.

Question: What challenges is the region facing in terms of attracting business and tourism? Michelle Mathia's answer: Retaining young, educated workers and businesses that offer higher incomes. Read more of her questionnaire here.

Donald Jensen on taxes being a top issue in La Salle County: "Government’s responsibility is to fashion public policy to promote the general welfare not to provide for it. All the ills of society cannot be solved merely by throwing money at them."

Question: In light of the increasing influx of migrants to Illinois, how do you propose the county should address the challenges? Answer: By remaining a non-sanctuary county. Read Deborah Porter's full election questionnaire here.

Question: What would you push for as a member of county government to boost local businesses? Answer: I would make economic development my first priority. Read Brian Dose's full questionnaire here.

Joe Oscepinski, Jr: In accordance with the La Salle County Emergency Management’s All-Hazards Plan, which I fully endorse, it is imperative that we prioritize the humane treatment of migrants while also abiding by lawful procedures.

Oglesby has a new, 2024 Pierce Freightliner tanker that carries 3,000 gallons of water and a pump that emits 1,000 gallons per minute. The tanker replaces a 1994 vehicle with no pump.