A petition is circulating to restructure Oglesby government. The Oglesby City Council might task the Planning Commission with studying that proposal. It won't happen without a fight.

Republicans officially maintained control of the La Salle County Board after final election results were released Tuesday.

The Peru City Council discussed the next steps in constructing a municipal pool and agreed Monday to form a pool committee.

The City of Mendota is acquiring a vacant downtown building at 601 Eighth St.

The City of Spring Valley is weighing options involving federal grants advocated by the nonprofit Trees Forever.

Utica Mayor David Stewart confirmed Thursday construction of the Market on Mill, the village’s outdoor retail plaza, should be completed by mid-December.

Utica’s tax base grew by more than $4.4 million. That gives the Utica Village Board a few choices: bring in extra money, grant tax relief or a little of both.

La Salle’s public works department may have a new vehicle and equipment database by the end of the month as the La Salle City Council approved the purchase of a computer system.

Washington Park in Peru will see more construction soon as the Peru City Council approved Monday $253,000 in improvements.