Woodland School inducted three new members into its hall of fame during its annual ceremony on Friday at the school’s gym.

Marseilles City Council addressed concerns from residents of the Timbers Edge Subdivision after hearing of concerns about the increasing number of abandoned, boarded-up, and demolished homes in the area.

Marseilles is one step closer to completing the remodel of its City Hall and Police Department facilities after Marseilles City Council approved a final payment to of $75,261 Phalen Steel of Mendota.

The Ottawa City Council approved a redevelopment agreement for the property at 209 W. Main Street, currently home to Ottawa Office Supply. The building will now include apartments on the second floor.

Daniel Danko and Scott Scheuer are the apparent winners in the Streator City Council race, according to unofficial election results.

Voter turnout was solid, if not spectacular, in La Salle-Peru thanks to contested mayoral races. Outside L-P, however, foot traffic at the polls was spotty, at best.

The federal government cut funding to health agencies that could lead to service reductions, such as free vaccines. But an official at the La Salle County Health Department said Thursday it’s too soon to know the impact.

The Ottawa Plan Commission has decided to table its decision on a solar farm proposal until the next meeting after local residents raised concerns about how the proposed project could impact their properties.

The Marseilles City Council discussed a potential change in the city’s form of government during Wednesday's regular meeting, with Streets Commissioner Mike Scheib requesting a discussion to move away from the current commission style system.