Manzullo Hallock Trade Blame In Sixteenth District Slugfest
Republican congressional candidates Donald Manzullo and John Hallock clashed over nominating petitions in the race to replace Lynn Martin. ISBE dismissed the objections 8-0, labeling them frivolous, with Manzullo accusing Hallock of engineering the challenge and Hawes of misdirection. Hallock denied involvement and defended petition practices.
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Donald Manzullo
John Hallock
Rockford
Manzullo
Illinois State Board of Elections
Hallock
U.S
Lynn Martin
Rloves Park
U.S. Senate
Manzulla
State Central
Tom Hawes
Roscoe
Hawes
ISBE
Republican Party
Rochelle
Don
GOP
Oregon Law
R-Rockford
Trains Study Backers Rally Support in Rochelle
State legislators including Rep Myron Olson say the rail plan could cost 100 million. An in depth ridership study is essential before state funding. Merrill Travis of IDOT expects a 250000 study price. Rochelle Mayor Gail Loefgren voices strong backing and volunteers to lead support efforts. Ashton Mayor Ray Forney notes Dixon or Rochelle stops would please his town.
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Hallock
Illinois Farm Bureau
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Rochelle Country Club
Ogle County
Chris Martin
Shirley Clayton
Lee County
Rosemary Emmett
Myron Olson
Dixon
David Deets
Collett
Phil Crane
Robert Michel
Fred Grandy
Congress
Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau
Bureau of Railroads
Merril Travis
Rochelle
Gail Loefgren
Ashton
Ray Forney
Demolition progresses on Second Street corner site
Work progressed steadily Thursday as Prescott Construction Co. continued the demolition of condemned buildings at the Galena and Second Street corner. Local drivers still must detour due to lane blockage for west bound traffic on Second Street from Ottawa Avenue to Galena.
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Telegraph
Mark Sauer
Prescott Construction Co
Galena and
Second Street
Ottawa Avenue
Galena
School vandals arrested in Rochelle burglaries
In Rochelle, Timothy L. Hord, 18, of Lindenwood, and a 16-year-old Rochelle resident were arrested for burglaries at Rochelle Township High School and Rochelle Junior High. Damage exceeded $10,000. The juvenile was released to parents. bond hearing scheduled. some stolen property recovered.
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Rochelle
Debbie Wilcox
Timothy L. Hord
East Gibson Road
Lindenwood
Wilcox
Winston Brass
Rochelle Township
Brass
Ogle County
Herd
Ogle
Absentee Voting Rules Issued by Lee County Clerk
Lee County residents may apply for absentee ballots beginning February 8 for the March 20 general primary. Last mailing date is March 15. Physically incapacitated voters may vote absentee without physician signatures. Ballots can be mailed to home or alternative locations. Deputy registrars will register voters at home if needed. Last new or transfer registration deadline is February 20. Election judges may deliver ballots within 50 feet of polling places. Contact Rosemary Emmert at 288-3309 for details.
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Ang Lee County
Rosemary Emmert
Lee County
Emmert
Election Authority
Dixon
Centel unveils emergency plans to repair fiber optics
Centel in Dixon outlines new emergency repair plans for fiber optic cables serving Dixon to Sterling Grand Detour to Oregon and Mount Carroll to the Mississippi River. Manager Tom Durband notes quick restoration of toll service after a cable cut and urges digging callers to call JULIE at 1 800 892 0123 before digging.
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Telegraph
Central Telephone Company
Centel
Dixon
Tom Durband
Sterl
Ing
Grand Detour
Oregon
Mount Carroll
Mississippi River
Durband
Brandywine
Julie
Center
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Ogle Repblican
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