County Highway 8-19-2026

The LaSalle County Board held a highway department meeting on August 19, 2026, focusing primarily on budget reviews, contract awards, and procurement decisions related to county road and bridge projects. The board approved utility permits and awarded a contract for a half-ton pickup truck to Shimmer Ford for $44,578.3, noting it was $2,000 cheaper than a state contract bid. Detailed financial reports were presented, showing cash balances, tax levies, and expenditures for various highway funds, including special tax matching and bridge funds. The board discussed ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects, such as the Clark Run Bridge and multiple culvert replacements, with a total of approximately $2.4 million in projects carried over from previous years. Budget considerations included a 2% levy increase to partially address inflation and project costs. Additionally, the board reviewed equipment replacement plans, including a large excavator, and discussed operational matters like mowing policies and a proposed residential tire recycling event requiring overtime staffing. No new grants were secured, but efforts to identify funding sources for building projects were ongoing. The meeting concluded with motions to forward budget items to the finance committee and approval of project plans.