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765-kv transmission line developer seeks more public input as it readies plan for regulators

JANESVILLE — Midcontinent Grid Solutions is giving Wisconsin residents more time to sound off on its controversial, 190-mile Bell Center-Columbia-Sugar Creek-Illinois/Wisconsin transmission line expansion project. Midcontinent said Friday it intends to file with the state's Public Service Commission for a certificate of public necessity for the 180-foot-tall, 765-kilovolt transmission line "no sooner" than May 1, 2027. At the same time, the group intends to host more open houses leading up to its formal power-line proposal to the state. That's a shift in timeline for the project's approval process, but it comes as Midcontinent says it is scheduling more open houses to collect more public feedback on the potential route for the 190-mile-long transmission line that would run through Rock County and northward, then wrap westward north of Madison. Midcontinent says it intends to publicly release upcoming open house dates early in 2027. Midcontinent President Ryan Houck said Midcontinent has heard from landowners, local officials and residents about the developer's plan, which is being deemed necessary by Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the regional grid operator that manages the flow of wholesale electricity across 15 states. MISO is saying that more midwest grid capacity is needed to support a boost in

Wisconsin · 1d

GazetteXtra

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Janesville teacher's union seeks new pay schedule for certified staff

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top Friday headlines: The Rock County District Attorney’s office is now part of a statewide project to give the public data on court cases, a move that’s aimed at boosting transparency. The county's new database shows what types of crimes the D.A.'s office focused on most, the outcomes of criminal cases, and the length of time certain types of cases take to move through Rock County. The new database shows that in Rock County, some criminal cases can take 30 to 35 days longer than they were taking in 2019, before the pandemic. Nearby Jefferson County is one of a handful of counties that has gotten involved case-tracking project. The Janesville School District’s teachers union is not thrilled with the wage agreement it has reached with the district the last few years , and the union is now calling the district to resume substantive talks on a new compensation schedule. The message comes via a public statement the Janesville Education Association released this week following the Janesville School Board approving a certified staff wage increase for union members of 2.63% — a “cost of living” increase in the coming budget year. The pact came

Janesville, WI · 1d

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Light Up Rockford in 2026- Show Us Your Brightest and Most Beautiful Holiday Displays

Between now and December 21, we want to see photos of Rockford's best holiday light displays.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Once a staple in Chicago, new monumental public art lands in Rockford’s Davis Park

ROCKFORD — A large-scale abstract sculpture that was a fixture of the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago for nearly four decades has a new home in Davis Park. Bridgeport, a 35-foot tall and 15-foot wide painted aluminium sculpture from late artist and sculptor John Henry, now serves as the centerpiece of a new collection installed this week in the riverfront park, 320 S. Wyman St. in downtown.

Rockford, IL · 21h
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Rockford event explores mental health jail reform

A free screening of the PBS documentary “ The Definition of Insanity ” will bring a conversation about mental illness, treatment and jail diversion to Rockford on Nov. 17. The Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board will host the screening from 6 to 8 p.m., according to a community announcement. The event will be held at the Rockford Public Library Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. “The Definition of Insanity” examines the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project, which works to divert people with serious mental illness from incarceration and connect them with treatment. “The WCCMHB, county justice system, and other area leadership are interested in adopting a similar approach for jail diversion,” WCCMHB President Mary Ann Abate said. “This is just the beginning of an ongoing discussion about how our community can better respond to this need.” Following the screening, Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman and local community leaders will lead an interactive panel discussion. Leifman is a key figure featured in the documentary and developed the initiative highlighted in the film, according to the announcement. Admission is free. Attendees can reserve a spot at bit.ly . Light refreshments will be served. All ages are welcome, but children must be

Rockford, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Kane County, IL Chiropractor Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison

Former Batavia chiropractor David Hanson receives six-decade sentence after secretly recording patients.

Kane County, IL · 3d

Main Street Dollars

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Families have two years after a veteran’s burial to claim VA’s $1,032 burial allowance for a non-service-connected death

The Department of Veterans Affairs pays a $1,032 burial allowance and a $1,032 plot allowance for veterans who died on or after Oct. 1, 2026, and families of a veteran whose death was not service-connected have two years after the burial to file. The amounts went up from $1,002 for deaths in the year that […]

Janesville, WI · 4d

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Chicago suburbs vote overwhelmingly Democratic

You may recall that after the March primary I took a look at the results and made the obvious conclusion that the Chicago suburbs were trending ever harder toward the Democrats. “Legislative Republicans are right to be afraid of another suburban wipeout,” I concluded at the time. Turns out,...

Mchenry County, IL · 18h

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Hobby rocket causes a commotion in McHenry County

Hobby rocket causes a commotion in McHenry County

Woodstock, IL · 3d

Trains.com

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Illinois Railway Museum acquires ex-Burlington bilevel gallery cars

UNION, Ill. — The Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) has acquired a second complete and operational train of bilevel gallery cars, this one from the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The stainless-steel consist of two coaches and a cab car arrived at the museum grounds on Wednesday night (Nov. 11), having spent approximately the last [...] Read More...

Union, IL · 1d

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A Legacy Rooted in Kane County: Honoring Mike Kenyon and 144 Years of Family Farming

For more than 144 years, the Kenyon family has been part of the fabric of Kane County, growing food, producing milk, supporting local families and helping shape the agricultural community. On Nov. 10, the Kane County Board recognized that remarkable legacy with a proclamation honoring Michael (Mike) Kenyon, his family and their longtime farming business.

Kane County, IL · 3d

GazetteXtra

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Rock County aims to ease nursing home subsidies by opening Rock Haven to residents outside county

JANESVILLE – Natalie Rolling-Edlebeck acknowledges that opening up Rock Haven to out-of-county nursing home residents could come at a cost, but she's not yet sure how much. Rolling-Edlebeck's reason behind a shift to accepting out-of-county and even out-of-state residents is to try to create maximum use Rock Haven's 120 beds. Right now, the nursing unit can staff for 112 beds, a formula based on available nurses and the needs of patients now at Rock Haven. But a low tide in residents creates a capacity and staffing cycle that limits the amount Rock Haven can get reimbursed for residents, how many nurses it can hire, and how it can offset operating costs — all factors that drive a subsidy that the county said in its last budget wound up being $750,000. That's down from Rock Haven being more than $2 million underwater in recent past years, in part because Medicaid reimbursements have increased in Wisconsin. But officials argue the ceiling for Rock Haven, which is county run, is low because of how it operates. Rock Haven is one of 10 skilled-care nursing homes in Rock County, but of those 10, Rock Haven is the only one that does not allow out-of-county

Rock County, WI · 3d

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Kane County Board Marks Hampshire's 150th Anniversary

A village’s 150-year milestone was more than a celebration of history. It was a tribute to the generations of families, farmers, business owners and neighbors who have made the Village of Hampshire home. That was especially evident Nov. 10, when several Hampshire residents gathered at the Kane County Board...

Hampshire, IL · 3d

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Williams Bay parents relieved after voters choose to continue school referendum

Williams Bay is the only school district out of four in Walworth County where voters approved a school referendum. However, both parents and administrators believe the state education funding model needs to change.

Williams Bay, WI · 1d

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BECI transmission line developer delays regulatory filing, extends public engagement into 2027

MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — The company behind a proposed 190-mile high-voltage transmission line across southern Wisconsin announced Thursday it will delay a key regulatory filing and push back its public engagement schedule into 2027.

Wisconsin · 1d

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Habitat for Humanity builds first home in Rock County in over a decade

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - It’s the season of giving, and on Thursday, a Janesville family got the keys to a new place to call home. It’s Habitat for Humanity’s first new home in the area in more than a decade. The previous local affiliate closed in 2015.

Rock County, WI · 1d

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Citizens vote down school district referendum

*Editor’s Note: Percentages are rounded to the nearest tenth and write-ins are excluded. Whitewater Unified School District $5.5 million four-year non recurring referendum. In addition to political government races, the Whitewater community voted on the Whitewater Unified School District’s (WUSD) $5.5 million four-year nonrecurring referendum. With 47.5% voting...

Whitewater, WI · 5d

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Kane County Board Designates Welsh Settlement House as Historic Landmark

The Kane County Board has approved landmark status for the Welsh Settlement House at 46W756 Jericho Road in Big Rock Township, adding the historic property to the Kane County Register of Historic Places. Built around the 1840s, the house is significant for its connection to Welsh immigrants who settled in...

Kane County, IL · 3d

The Journal Standard

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Stephenson County Fair board adds four new members

The Stephenson County Fair Association has added four members to its board while seeking a nominee to fill another opening. Mary Wernicke of Lena, Jodi Colberg of Freeport, Garrett Handsaker of Pearl City and Kenzie Holste of Ridott are joining the board for the 2026-27 term, according to a community announcement. Wernicke was appointed by the Greater Freeport Partnership, while Holste was appointed by the Farm Bureau. Colberg and Handsaker will serve as at-large members. The association also has a one-year board term available. Anyone interested in joining the board can contact a board member to learn more about receiving a nomination. Who is serving on the Stephenson County Fair board The returning officers are Gary Mielke of Ridott, president; Wendell DeVries of Freeport, vice president; Conor DeZell of Pearl City, treasurer; and Carla Meyer of Baileyville, secretary. Other returning members are: Victoria Hansen of Freeport, Farm Bureau appointed Susie Dvorak of Freeport, Home Community Education appointed Becky Thomas of Pearl City, Home Community Education appointed Ethan Trampel of Rock City, 4-H appointed Denise Hayunga of Freeport, 4-H appointed Brittani DeVries of Freeport, FFA appointed Ann DeZell of Lena, FFA appointed Brooke Keltner of Lena, Greater Freeport Partnership appointed Abby

Stephenson County, IL · 4d

Country Herald

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Kane County, IL Election Update: 12 Complaints Investigated

Prosecutors reviewed concerns involving campaign activity, ballots and polling place procedures.

Kane County, IL · 4d