SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker is undaunted by the task of convincing taxpayers to swallow $1.8 billion in new and increased taxes to pay for a massive state construction program. The Democrat told reporters Wednesday that increased in motor fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees ...Read more
PERU – No injuries were reported in a structure fire in Peru, Wednesday. According to Peru Fire Chief Jeff King, they were called to the 1600 block of Schuyler Street around 12 p.m. for a house on fire. King say the fire was contained to a bedroom closet. Smoke and water damaged was ...Read more
LASALLE – The LaSalle City Council would like to remind residents to properly package any garbage in preparation for garbage collection. On windy days, garbage is blown out of the garbage bins and into the streets and other yards during collection when it is not properly packaged. Properly ...Read more
HARVEY, Ill. (AP) — A man who quit his job last year as a suburban Chicago high school gym teacher amid accusations that he inappropriately touched a female student has been charged with criminal sexual assault after allegedly impregnating another student twice. Media outlets reports ...Read more
MENDOTA – A new resource officer for Mendota High School was sworn in at a city council meeting, Monday. Officer Officer Chad Hochstatter was sworn in as the newest member of the Mendota Police Department. Hochstatter will enter Mendota Township High School this fall. This ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley authorized an agreement with Ameren’s energy efficient program to install LED lights to city buildings. According to finance chairmen Mike Herrmann, the total cost of the project would be just over $ 13,000 but the expected energy saving should recoup ...Read more
GALESBURG – Two California residents are in jail after allegedly transporting drugs on an Amtrak train Thursday. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department they were notified of passengers acting suspicious on the California Zephyr at the Galesburg train station. An ...Read more
LASALLE- The LaSalle City Council discussed alternatives and suggestions regarding where the Pedicabs would be parked at Monday night’s meeting. However, since the owner was not present, no action was taken. Council members suggested possibly renting a parking space or designating an area for ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley’s city council approved hiring on a part time firemen and means of more revenue for the department. At Monday nights meeting, members of the fire department packed city hall to support the approval of a paid day time firemen’s position, that will be ...Read more
LASALLE – LaSalle Peru High School will have a new principal next year. Christopher Jackson of San Bernardino California, comes with over 20 years of teaching as well as coaching and athletic director experience. Jackson earned his degree in mathematics at California State University ...Read more
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