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EAST DUBUQUE--On a cold and snowy day, East Dubuque area kids got to have a close encounter with some friendly sharks. Sharks are generally not creatures you picture hanging out at a library, but … more
SPRINGFIELD--More than 300 Illinois statutes will become Illinois law in 2024. Among the new laws: • The state minimum wage increases to $14 an hour. (This will become $15 an hour in 2025.) … more
ELIZABETH–-Effective this month, Jo-Carroll Energy is rebranding to become JCE Co-op. The new name reflects the cooperative’s history and brings one name to all the services it provides … more
Galena is taking more steps toward the Industrial Park water tower painting project after two items were passed at the Galena City Council meeting on Dec. 26. The council approved a $294,664 … more
The Galena Fire Department gained five new recruits in 2023. New volunteer firefighters Shawn Beyer, Evan Vincent, Juan Dorantes, Drew Peebles and Connor D’Antonio are currently working … more
Instead of a white Christmas, Galena and the surrounding area saw fog leading up to the big day. Galena had fog starting the evening of Dec. 22 that continued until Dec. 26. On Christmas Eve … more
While there wasn’t a white Christmas, Mother Nature tried for a white New Year with snowfall starting around 8 a.m. on Dec. 28 and lasting throughout the day. Galena saw about three inches of … more
EAST DUBUQUE–The old police station in East Dubuque is structurally sound and can be saved for future use. City Manager Bob Sietz reported to the city council on Dec.19 that he had toured … more
The Scales Mound CUSD #211 Board of Education held their last meeting of the year on Dec. 18. The board voted to approve the tax levy as presented during the Truth in Taxation Hearing on Dec. … more
The Jo Daviess County Board released its upcoming public meeting schedule for the end of December. The Information & Communications Technology Committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 27 is … more
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–Three Jo Daviess County incumbents are unopposed for the March 19 primary election. State’s attorney Chris Allendorf, circuit clerk Kathy Phillips, and coroner Justina … more
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–There are two contested Jo Daviess County Board seats for the Tuesday, March 19 primary election: Districts 13 and 15. Both pit candidates for the Republican slot against each … more
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