By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs |
10 months ago
Chris Mehochko, the Superintendent of the Grundy/Kendall County Regional Office of Education (“GKROE”), has been handing out Christmas or Holiday bonuses like candy to the ROE employees for the past several years.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Grundy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has introduced Senate Bill 2595, which aims to restore local control over renewable projects that was stripped away by the General Assembly. The bill would allow proposed commercial wind and solar energy facilities in an unincorporated area of a county, within a 3-mile radius of a surrounding municipality, to be denied siting approval if they do not obtain approval from both the county board and the city council of that municipality.“The lame duck legislation that was pushed through the General Assembly stripped away the rights of local...
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently seeking instructors for the 2024 summer fishing clinics as part of their Urban Fishing Program. Established in 1985, the program aims to teach people of all ages how to fish, enhance local fishing opportunities, and foster a greater appreciation for natural resources.The IDNR is looking for individuals who are passionate about fishing and eager to share their knowledge with others. These instructors will be responsible for conducting free clinics in various communities across Illinois. The clinics will cover...