Libertyville News

A Heartland man was killed in a two car crash Thursday night. The Iowa State Patrol says the crash happened just before 9 p.m. on Libertyville Rd.

It's a dog's dream come true -- a 400-pound biscuit. That's what they are cooking up at Lambs Farm, Route 176 and Interstate 94, in Libertyville, for Woofstock 2009.

The 1,800 members of the First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville were successful in gaining approval from the Village Board for a major expansion of their church Tuesday night, but failed in efforts to gain more parking privileges.

A last-minute compromise crafted on the fly Tuesday night will allow a Libertyville church to expand but spare a 109-year-old home neighbors had mobilized to save.

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce has released an updated official Fairfield and Jefferson County streets and roads map.A The new map, approximately six months in development, serves as the only area map sanctioned by the Chamber and will be distributed widely over the course of the next two to three years.

Jefferson County's 2009 New Year's Baby Addisyn Ann Koontz is held by her brother Brycen Messer with mom Stacia Verrips and dad Shane Koontz near by.

The streets of Libertyville are a little more festive this holiday season with the addition of Christmas tree, bell and candle lights.

A few of the people who make Libertyville "a great place to live" were recognized by the Libertyville City Council during its meeting Tuesday night.