Spring Valley, Illinois City Council news
Josh Pellegrini, a lifelong resident of Spring Valley, was promoted Monday to the rank of sergeant of the city's police department.
The Spring Valley City Council approved Monday the shift of $55,000 from the general fund to the recreation fund to cover the cost of the new pickle ball courts being built at Kirby Park.
The Spring Valley City Council on Monday granted Mayor Melanie Thompson permission to seek a new contract regarding the city’s electrical provider.
Ralphie Romo, the newest member of the Spring Valley Police Department, was introduced to the Spring Valley City Council on Monday night.
The Spring Valley City Council on Monday heard a presentation from Geneseo Communications about installing fiberoptic cable for high-speed internet.
Spring Valley Alderman Dave Pellegrini said Monday he had obtained estimates regarding the construction of a pickleball court at Kirby Park, to be located where the west sand volleyball pit is now.
The Spring Valley City Council approved a request by GROW Spring Valley to hold fireworks on Aug. 16.
The Spring Valley City Council is considering whether to move its annual Independence Day fireworks display to coincide with the Friday Night Market.
The Vuelve a Mi Mexican Restaurant in Spring Valley had its application for outdoor dining denied on Monday.
Surf Internet is making a pitch to brings its fiber internet service into Spring Valley.
The Sopring Valley City Council purchased a small tract of land so that it and an adjacent property can be cleared.
The Spring Valley City Council on Monday approved a raise for park employee Keith Urbanski.
The Spring Valley City Clerk’s Office will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, for Presidents' Day.
By doing a smaller repair on side thoroughfares now, more streets in Spring Valley could be included in the city’s annual Streets and Alleys Repair Project list.
The Spring Valley City Council on Monday night asked city attorney Colin Barry to draw up a revision to its residential rental property ordinance that will save the city some money.
The Spring Valley City Council entered into an intergovernmental agreement Tuesday with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller that will aid in the collection of debts.
The Spring Valley City Council on Monday approved the purchase of a new vehicle, transmitter and radios for the city's police department.
The Spring Valley City Council on Monday night discussed at length the leaf burning ban instituted just weeks ago and what to do about it now the leaf vacuuming machine is out of order.
To cap off what Heerdt has said has been a successful addition to Spring Valley, the Friday Night Market will move to the more spacious Kirby Park on Aug. 18 for what’s being billed as “the grand finale.”
The Spring Valley City Council saluted its softball state champions Monday.
Pickleball is coming to Spring Valley.
The Spring Valley City Council amended Monday its burning rules for residents, effective immediately.
Mayor Melanie Thompson told the Spring Valley City Council Monday a suitor for St. Margaret's Hospital has declined.
New police officer Cody Price was introduced to the Spring Valley City Council at its meeting on Monday night.
The Spring Valley City Council agreed to purchase Monday the downtown property that was the site of an April 2 fire that led to the loss of the building, provided it is cleaned up in proper fashion.
Hiring new police officers was becoming difficult in Spring Valley its police chief said, so the City Council amended residency requirements for all city employees in an effort to recruit more candidates.
Spring Valley residents will have an opportunity to vote for contested races on City Council and Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees.
Spring Valley may seek to establish a fire protection district, which involves a referendum, but that likely will not come in April.
Beatrice “Bea” Verucchi, longtime co-owner of Verucchi’s Ristorante in Spring Valley, who worked long past retirement age, died Saturday. She was 98.
With Spring Valley’s Lighted Christmas Parade at the end of the month, the Spring Valley City Council finalized some downtown road closures to make sure the event runs smoothly.
A 40-acre solar farm on the northwest edge of Spring Valley, just south of the Walmart Distribution Center, was given approval to proceed Monday by the Spring Valley City Council.
Spring Valley is applying for a state grant to develop park space with multiple sports fields on the north side.
The city council voted 7-1 to acquire the former Video Vision building, located at 111-113 East St. Paul Street, just east of North Spalding Street.
Spring Valley residents: Did you remember to put out your garbage Monday?
Eleven Spring Valley homes were revitalized after the city received a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program grant in 2020.
St. Margaret’s Health soon will be applying for the state’s permission to discontinue its Spring Valley hospital and consolidate services with its Peru hospital — an action that was met with displeasure from Spring Valley’s City Council on Tuesday.
The Spring Valley City Council wants to waste no time in repairing some of the city’s worst streets.
Regardless of where a resident lives in Spring Valley, Monday will be their garbage pickup day beginning Aug. 1.
Spring Valley still wants you to trim your grass and properly dispose of your trash, but it may no longer be necessary to pay the fines at court.
Spring Valley has a number of streets in need of repairs, but Greenwood and St. Paul streets will get a long look at a June 13 committee meeting.
Following the resignation of a police officer on May 2, the Spring Valley Police Department received approval from the City Council to seek a full-time replacement.
A company said it is interested in placing a cellular antenna attached to Spring Valley's water tower and building a standalone tower somewhere in the city.
Spring Valley follows a number of similar city councils in the surrounding areas that have either voted to increase their fees or have discussed the decision and have yet to vote.
Plans for Spring Valley’s Summerfest celebration are underway as Councilman Dave Pellegrini presented the proposed schedule for the event during Monday’s City Council meeting.
While no official action on the matter was taken during Monday’s council meeting, Spring Valley openly discussed increasing the city’s licensing fee on video gaming machines from $25 to $250 annually.
Alderman Dave Pellegrini stated that the city’s new dog park is progressing toward completion. He mentioned that the fence has been installed and picnic tables and benches have been ordered for the location.
After hearing Laura Dubberstine and Danielle Wildhart’s proposal for a youth center in the city during its previous meeting, Spring Valley City Council approved the use of the City Hall basement on Monday.
Monday’s Spring Valley City Council meeting began with an emotional plea for help, as organizers look to get a proposed youth center off the ground.
The Spring Valley City Council approved a series of measures aimed at the city’s continuing street maintenance and repair efforts at its regular meeting Monday.
The Spring Valley City Council approved a bonus Monday for the city’s police department in recognition of the department’s efforts at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.