Livingston County News

Reading Township Supervisor Gretchen Mehalic this week proposed a 2.94 percent tax levy increase for the township and a 4 percent tax levy increase for the roads fund.

Whooping cranes in Lasalle County predict an early cold winter and took it upon themselves to head south.

Action by the La Salle County Board Friday helped clear the way for action by the Streator City Council on an enterprise zone for Iberdrola Renewables' 155-turbine Streator Cayuga Ridge South Wind Farm.

Tax caps, the declining economy and the state's budget crunch are all factors in Woodland School District's projected financial woes.

"Wind Energy 101; From a Landowner's Perspective,"will be offered from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.

Trevor C. Schwarz, 17, 720 Chestnut St., was arrested Monday in the 200 block of East Main Street on a La Salle County failure to appear warrant for a drug paraphernalia charge.

Canby-based Outland Renewable Energy this week announced it has been hired as a prime vendor of maintenance services for wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa.

Q:Are there any free H1N1 vaccination clinics in Livingston County? A: The Livingston County Health Department will offer free H1N1 influenza vaccines for eligible priority groups from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.

A dog being trained to aid the disabled has pitted volunteers against animal control officials in Will County, Ill., after his escape wearing blue pajamas.

As we approach Thanksgiving, here's some food for thought. Do you know where your food comes from? We know eating locally produced food is better for the environment because there aren't as many transportation costs.

Twenty whooping cranes led by four ultra-light aircraft are poised to fly over Central Illinois on their way to wintering grounds in Florida.

Morris Community High School Auditorium will be filled with the sounds of the holiday season on Sunday, Nov.

The following is provided by the La Salle County Sheriff's Office, listing those processed at the jail, with their age, address, day of processing and pending charge : William J. Yackley, 37, 107 Orchard St., Mendota, Thursday, domestic battery, unlawful interference with reporting domestic violence.

* AT 845 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.

Jurors sat with clenched jaws as a World War II veteran calmly pointed to knife wounds on his body which were inflicted by a man who beat and robbed him nearly one year ago.

Dale D. Pratt, 67, 1525 Little Main St., was arrested at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday at Route 23 and Benchmark Drive on complaints of driving while license suspended and registration suspended.

Urbana- It's a campaign to teach kids about the dangers of drugs and Thursday Prairie Center Health Systems held its 20th annual recognition reception for the red ribbon campaign.

Dixon Police Donald R. Arjes Jr., 43, of Rochelle; 4:45 p.m. Thursday in the 100 block of North Galena Ave.; no valid driver's license – expired more than 1 year.

Kali A. O'Flanagan, 18, 350 S. Market St., Seneca, was cited at 7:41 p.m. Wednesday at North 33rd and East Seventh roads on a complaint of driving 79 mph in a 55-mph zone.

Brian Frazzini was arraigned on charges of negligent homicide in connection with the death of a motorcyclist.