Oglesby to modify TIF district to fund facade improvements

Oglesby wants to give its commercial district a boost – specifically by funding the facade improvement program – and has found a way to do it: Expanding a tax increment financing district to include downtown.
St. Margaret’s owes $27 million to Spring Valley City Bank

St. Margaret’s Health owes Spring Valley City Bank nearly $27 million, according to a recent filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Putnam County High School Interact Club welcomes new leadership

Putnam County High School’s Interact Club, which is sponsored by the Putnam County Rotary, has welcomed in new leadership as Teacher Brandi LeQuia has taken over the role of mentor for the club.
Photo: Princeton High School Class of 1956 holds yearly reunion

The Princeton High School Class of 1956 held its yearly class reunion during Homestead Festival weekend. The group celebrated with two dinners in Princeton as classmates traveled from near and far to attend.
Photo: Princeton High School Class of 1956 holds yearly reunion

The Princeton High School Class of 1956 held its yearly class reunion during Homestead Festival weekend. The group celebrated with two dinners in Princeton as classmates traveled from near and far to attend.
Porch Pirate takes it to the next level

https://themessenger.com/news/georgia-man-arrested-for-stealing-his-neighbors-entire-front-porch A man in Georgia is facing charges for taking being a porch pirate to a new level. The man is accused of stealing an entire 8′ by 10′ porch from his neighbors home. The home may
10 facts about pirates

Arrr, here be some interesting pirate facts for ye on International Talk like a Pirate Day: Jolly Roger: The Jolly Roger flag, with its skull and crossbones, was a well-known pirate symbol. It struck fear into the
Regional Transportation meeting for Bureau, La Salle and Putnam counties set Sept. 22

The next Region 3-Human Services Transportation Plan Meeting will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at the Mendota Moose Lodge, 221 E. 12th St. in Mendota.
Regional Transportation meeting for Bureau, La Salle and Putnam counties set Sept. 22

The next Region 3-Human Services Transportation Plan Meeting will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at the Mendota Moose Lodge, 221 E. 12th St. in Mendota.
Hunter Biden files lawsuit against IRS over alleged unlawful disclosures of tax information

Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit in a Washington, D.C., federal court against the Internal Revenue Service over alleged “unlawful disclosures” made by a pair of whistleblowers who accused government prosecutors of mishandling their investigation into Hunter