Rochelle flood plans clash with wastewater plant upgrades
Rochelle officials face a clash between flood prevention plans and EPA mandated wastewater plant improvements. IDOTDWR proposes two options, a dry reservoir on 370 acres and a bypass channel with levees, each affecting Kyte Creek and local farmland, with costs ranging from 2.86 million to 1.85 million and potential impacts on Route 38 and Truck Stop Plaza project.
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Telegraph
Eceaceaete
Rochelle
Department of Transportation
Division of Water Resources
Idotdwr
Environmental Protection Agency
John “Skip” Kenney
Kyte Creek
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Kenney
Tom Maloney
Hillcrest
Hemstock Road
Arlan Juhl
Caron Road
Juhl
Ill
Greater Rochelle
Gail Loefgren
Loefgren
Rochelle High seeks funding for new gymnasium during VFW meeting
Rochelle Township High School officials will pitch a referendum to fund a new gymnasium at an 8 p.m. meeting with Floyd J. Tilton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3878. The VFW will present the school with 500 for a new scoreboard, VFW spokesman Art Haws said.
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RTHS
Rochelle
Rochelle Township
Floyd J. Tilton Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Fourth Avenue
Art Haws
Governor's summit debate spurs call for teacher training reforms
State Rep. Mantino dismissed the Bush educators forum as ineffective while Sterling Schools Superintendent Garnett urged mandatory post year training for teachers. Students at Sterling High voiced underachievement concerns as officials discussed training, tax relief, school choice, and year round schedules, highlighting a troubling student mindset.
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Bush
Aubry
Richard Mantino
D-Spring Valley
Chicago
Springfield
Mautino
Sterling
James Garnett
Thompson
Sterling High School
Time capsule to be buried at Nachusa Lutheran Home
Residents staff and guests gathered at Nachusa Lutheran Home to collect memorabilia for a time capsule to be buried near the schoolroom addition. Donors include a Petunia City flag, letters from officials, a Bible, stamps and coins. The capsule opens in 2040 and marks a campaign to fund the seven classroom addition with a Kresge Foundation grant.
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Nachusa Lutheran
Nachusa Lutheran Home
Brant Clements
Paul Clouse
Naezhda Naumenko
Dickson
Siberia
Petunia City
James Dixon
Myron
Kresge Foundation
Hadaway
Dixon LionessCandy Bunny Sale Supports Local Programs
Dixon Lioness Club runs its annual chocolate bunny sale through Easter. Canadian bunnies over six ounces sell for two for 5.50 or 3.25 each, aiding sight and hearing programs in the Dixon area and nearby counties. Proceeds fund Winnebago Center CASA Kreider Services Toys for Tots and other efforts.
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Telegraph
Dixon Lioness Club
Lioness
Northwest
Illinois
Dixon
Snyder
Winnebago Center
Rockford
CASA
Kreider Services
Lioness Club
Dixon Club
Barb Ricks
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