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OTTAWA – As his last duty of Commissioner for Streets and Public Improvements, James J. Less approved to advertise bids for the 2019 curb replacement project. Main areas that will undergo concrete work are East Stevenson Road, the Turnberry Subdivision, Wake Street, Nebraska Street, Post

OTTAWA – LaSalle County Board approved an amended lease with Midwest Barge Terminal to operate on riverfront property on Thursday’s meeting. After a 75% majority vote was not reached to approve the lease during last month’s board meeting, Midwest Barge Terminal agreed that it would not

OTTAWA – No injuries were reported in a train versus semi truck accident in Ottawa, Thursday. According to the truck driver, he reportedly was traveling on Boyce Memorial Drive, focused on watching out for a train on the tracks farthest to him, when he allegedly failed to see the train

STREATOR – The Sandy Ford Bridge in LaSalle County will be closed from Monday, May 13th – Thursday May 16th for inspections.  A detour will not be posted.   Digital sign boards indicate the hours of the closure will be from 8 AM – 4 PM each day.  The bridge is located on

DES MOINES – Police in Iowa are investigating what apparently was a mountain lion within the city limits of Des Moines. Wednesday night security footage from a homeowners backyard caught the large cat pacing around the back steps of the home. Authorities have begun urging residents,

LASALLE – LaSalle-Peru’s renaissance program is recognizing all employees for teacher appreciation week. Described as LP Education Appreciation Week, the Renaissance Club coordinated activities to spread gratitude each day. Students had the opportunity to place Payday and Hershey’s

SPRING VALLEY – Figures were prepared by Spring Valley’s water department to analyze the city’s water quality. According to Reverse Osmosis Treatment Operator Hal Entwistle, at this time he would have acid cleaned the water several times, but because of upgrades  the water

OTTAWA – As his last action as mayor, Bob Eschbach approved of the long-awaited canal re-watering project at Ottawa’s City Council meeting, Tuesday. Bids were awarded to John Pohar and Sons for storm sewer work and sewer lining. Concrete work was awarded to D Construction, totaling

OTTAWA – Mayor Bob Eschbach passed the gavel along to Mayor elect Dan Aussem at Ottawa’s swearing in Tuesday. Community members packed council chambers to bid farewell to long time Mayor Bob Eschbach and welcome his successor. Former Comissioner of Public Property, Daniel Aussem was sworn

SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley’s water department is putting together a safety protocol for flooding. After flooding of the Illinois River last week, City Engineer Mike Richetta came up with a spread sheet showing river stages to use as the city’s new water surface