Leaf River
Leaf River, IL · Municipal
Rockford Register Star
Roscoe Road to close for railroad repairs
Drivers in Roscoe will face a six-hour closure on Roscoe Road at the railroad tracks just east of Sprague Road on Oct. 29 while the railroad company repairs the crossing. The road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to a community announcement. Traffic traveling to or from the east side of the tracks will have to use Gleasman Road as a detour during the closure. Motorists should use caution near the work zone and be prepared to stop. The closure comes as two Rock River bridge projects in the area move toward reopening to traffic. Rock River bridges expected to reopen in December The contractor plans to open the Prairie Hill Road bridge, near the village of Rockton and the city of South Beloit, during the week of Dec. 14. The Roscoe Road bridge in the village of Roscoe is expected to open during the week of Dec. 21 under the contractor's current plans. Motorists are being asked to use caution around work zones and detour routes. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing
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U.S. Energy Secretary visits Byron in multi-state tour to announce $5B in nuclear investments
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $5 billion to finance upgrades and modernization efforts at Constellation Energy nuclear facilities. Constellation says these funds will be allocated to all six of Illinois' nuclear power plants located in Braidwood, Byron, Clinton, Dresden, LaSalle,...
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Between Chicago And Madison Is A Midwestern Outdoor Gem With Scenic Trails, Fishing, And Wildlife
Settled on a little over 3,400 acres of glacial kames and prairie in far northern Illinois is a park whose open space, sparkling creek, verdant hiking trails, and paddling routes make it highly coveted by outdoor enthusiasts. Known as Glacial Park and situated around 1.5 hours from Chicago, it includes 490 acres of designated nature preserve and is a popular place among locals and tourists alike. Meander along one of several hiking trails and soak in the sunshine. Stop at the stream and listen to its whispers before finishing your day overlooking an endless prairie. Do remember: Bug-repellent clothing spray is a must, especially for hikers (Amazon offers an odorless, long-lasting option).
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25 Candidates Crowd Aurora Council Races as Six Seats Open Up in April
Aurora's City Council races just got a lot more crowded. Twenty-five candidates filed to run for six council seats up for grabs in the city's April election, with a wide-open at-large race featuring a former alderman, a dance-studio owner and a Kane County Board member, alongside ward battles. Candidate filings...
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Byron Generating Station will get more capacity from U.S. loan
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $5 billion loan to fund nuclear upgrades for Constellation Energy's fleet, which will add 1.1 gigawatts of capacity to the Midwestern power grid through projects like the Byron Generating Station.
Rockford Register Star
Rockford man takes top honors at Oregon art exhibit
Awards were presented for the Moments in Monochrome Art Exhibit during an opening reception at the Coliseum Museum in downtown Oregon on Oct. 9, with Rockford artist Timothy Griffith earning Best of Show honors for the oil-on-canvas work “Torrit Man.” The exhibit features 80 works by 43 artists and will remain on display through Nov. 14, according to a community announcement. Judge Heather Shore selected winners in multiple categories, recognizing artists from across northern Illinois and neighboring Iowa. Best of Show went to Timothy Griffith of Rockford for “Torrit Man.” Laurie Friemuth of Oregon received first place for “After the Storm,” while Elisa Boughner of DeKalb earned second place for “Serenity in Blue.” Tamara Shriver of DeKalb placed third for “Old Barn 1.” In photography, Maggie Isaacs of Loves Park received first place for “S.O.S.” Bob Cholke of Rockford earned second place for “Stucco & Sticks,” and Stephonie Schmitz of Dubuque, Iowa, received third place for “Diamonds on the Beach.” Honorable mentions were awarded to Terry South of Dixon for “Lest We Forget,” Glenn Bodish of Dixon for “Carbon Sequestration #2,” Carol Bingham of Sycamore for “Autumn Moon” and Tom Ruhland of Chillicothe for “Pilings.” Exhibit showcases a range of