A proposal to rezone a Morrell Street property to allow multi-family housing met resistance Tuesday night, as the Streator Plan Commission unanimously recommended denial of the request.

Utica has a moratorium on solar farms. But does that apply to residents who want to mount energy-saving panels on the roofs of their homes? The Utica Village Board decided Monday it shouldn’t.

La Salle County voters will have new election equipment ready for the spring 2026 primary.

The Marseilles Lions Club recently presented the city with a $3,500 donation, completing its $7,000 pledge to support construction of a new pavilion at the recently renovated Broadway Park.

Both the Streator City Council and Plan Commission will meet Tuesday night to consider multiple annexations, facade grants, and other items, starting at 6 p.m. at Streator City Hall.

The move is in response to Illinois eliminating its 1% statewide grocery tax, a change passed in the state’s 2025 budget. When the state tax ends, municipalities are allowed – but not required – to enact their own replacement tax to avoid losing revenue.

Revenue from the storage facility may help fund a $1.5 million extension of Centennial Drive, improving access to the site. While no construction timeline has been announced, this approval marks a key step forward for development in north Ottawa.

The Ottawa City Council approved demolition and asbestos abatement at the former Illinois Valley PADS homeless shelter during their meeting on Tuesday night, clearing the way for construction of a new facility funded by a $2 million state grant.

Illinois National Guard members gathered at the Marseilles Training Center from Aug. 18-22 to compete in the annual Adjutant General’s Match, known as TAG Match.