La Salle County officials expressed concern and surprise over the plan to close Planned Parenthood’s Ottawa location in March, but announced they are working to help people affected by the loss of services in the region.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through its Community Services Block Grant, has made funds available to Tri-County Opportunities Council for at least 12 scholarships of up to $1,250 each for income-eligible students.

If Bureau County residents will accept inmate transfers from Cook County, Sheriff Jim Reed thinks he can put two more deputies on patrol.