Upcoming financial decisions were discussed as the Oglesby City Council approved a proposed property tax levy of $1,623,300 for the upcoming year.

The Utica Village Board congratulated retiring officer Mark Credi, who spent 26 years with the Peru Police Department and nearly eight as a part-time officer in Utica.

The Market on Mill retail project in Utica is winding down and will be ready for spring opening.

Oglesby Commissioner Don Finley announced his resignation at Monday night’s regular Oglesby City Council meeting, stepping down from his position as early as Jan. 6.

Oglesby commissioners suggested Monday the Plan Commission organize informational sessions to ensure residents are fully informed before voting.

Spring Valley will receive a $600,000 OSLAD grant to help it build new ball diamonds near JFK school.

A proposed change to Oglesby’s city government is in the process of being on the ballot in 2025, after a referendum was approved on Tuesday morning during a hearing at La Salle County Courthouse in Ottawa.

The Peru municipal pool committee will not have its first meeting until after the new year.

Peru approved its tentative tax levy Monday, projecting the tax rate to decrease because of the growth of new construction in the city.