The Utica Village Board made a significant step toward developing the Market on Mill, approving the purchaes of portable stalls the proposed outdoor retail plaza at the north end of downtown.

As mayor of Oglesby, he oversaw a residential boom, cut electric rates and lured in jobs. The city's tax base grew $5 million in a single year. Jerry Scott died Friday. City officials pay tribute to his accomplishments.

The city of Peru donated $2,500 on Monday to the Blue and Red Christmas for Kids, a local charity that provides personalized gifts to children in need.

The Spring Valley City Council on Monday night discussed at length the leaf burning ban instituted just weeks ago and what to do about it now the leaf vacuuming machine is out of order.

If you own a $100,000 home in Oglesby, get ready to pay the taxman an extra $175 or more next spring.

Brian Zebron was sworn-in as school resource officer for the Peru Police Department during Monday’s City Council meeting.

The La Salle City Council voted 5-4 Monday against bidding on a 45-acre property along Interstate 80.

Oglesby’s tax rate will climb about 8 cents and the city will hold a hearing to explain why it’s going up.

Construction begins as soon as spring arrives and Utica officials, with fingers crossed, hope to have the outdoor retail plaza finished by Memorial Day.