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Stephenson County votes to give $100K to NIDA
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:45:19 -0800
The Stephenson County Board Wednesday approved contributing $100,000 to the Northwest Illinois Development Alliance, despite objections from several board members who felt the money could be spent more wisely in other areas.
Stephenson County is part of wage study
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:03:23 -0800
Stephenson County is one of five counties in this region that will be part of a new wage and benefit study that organizers hope will provide a wealth of valuable marketing data.
Probation department has high caseload
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:31:10 -0800
Recent statistics show that the Stephenson County Probation Department has a noticeably high caseload when compared to counties of similar size and population in Illinois.
Economic Development Study Underway in Stephenson County
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:15:18 -0800
Stephenson County leaders hope a new study will give them a better understanding of where they stand economically.
Newcomers vie for seats on County Board
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:25:27 -0800
After observing the Stephenson County Board in action, candidate Ashley DeMeester said she was disturbed by the lack of civility she witnessed and how not all board members were being given enough information to make an informed decision.
Kaderly hopes to return to County Board
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:08:33 -0800
Local candidate Robert Kaderly said the financial difficulties experienced by Stephenson County in recent years are largely the result of failed state and federal policies that have created an unfriendly business environment in Illinois.
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:40:51 -0800
Plans have been finalized for the 2012 Northern Illinois Wine Trail sponsored by the Carroll, JoDaviess, and Stephenson County Farm Bureaus.
Schaumburg man dies in vehicle crash
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:44:53 -0800
A 42-year-old Schaumburg man died Sunday after his vehicle crashed head on into a semi tractor trailer outside Lena, according to the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office.
Candidates Forum set for March
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:27:25 -0800
The League of Women Voters of Freeport will host a special Candidates Forum on March 1, featuring candidates from the 17th Congressional District race, as well as from four contested Stephenson County Board races.
Broadband project is now in LaSalle County
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:08:32 -0800
The high-speed fiber optic project underway to bring better broadband to northwest Illinois has moved into LaSalle County.