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Mulch fire in Boone County continues to burn
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:20:34 -0700
POPLAR GROVE — A mulch fire at Illinois 76 and Woodstock Road continues to burn this afternoon, more than a full day after it ignited at Schumacher Landscaping.
Firefighters battle Boone County mulch fire
Fri, 18 May 2012 13:50:37 -0700
POPLAR GROVE — Fire officials ask the motoring public in Boone County to avoid Illinois 76 and Woodstock Road as they continue to battle a wind-aided mulch fire that can be seen for miles around.
BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court to Allow Cameras in Winnebago, Boone County Courtrooms
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:11:46 -0700
WIFR EXCLUSIVE -- Supreme Court will allow cameras inside Winnebago and Boone County courtrooms.
Beginner composting class to be held in Belvidere
Mon, 07 May 2012 19:20:45 -0700
BELVIDERE — The University of Illinois Extension will offer a beginner composting class from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Boone County office, 915 Alexandra Drive, Belvidere.
Chrysler's Belvidere plant honored by Illinois business groups
Wed, 16 May 2012 13:05:37 -0700
Chrysler Group LLC's Belvidere assembly plant expansion was one of five winners of the 2012 Edie -- Economic Development in Illinois -- Award.
Chief justice: Boone, Winnebago counties can allow courtroom cameras
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:34:05 -0700
MACOMB -- The chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court has announced another expansion of the state's experiment with cameras in the courtrooms, saying it appeared to be working well in the circuit courts where it already is being tried.
Pan Am Plaza to get major repairs
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:41:36 -0700
One of the most well-known places in downtown Indianapolis will soon get an overhaul. Pan Am Plaza at Georgia and Illinois streets is fenced off and ready for major repairs.
Boone, Winnebago counties can allow courtroom cameras
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:35:45 -0700
MACOMB — The chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court has announced another expansion of the state's experiment with cameras in the courtrooms, saying it appeared to be working well in the circuit courts where it already is being tried.
WV-Uncontested
Tue, 08 May 2012 16:47:10 -0700
By The Associated Press
WV-GOPDels-Glance-Sum
Tue, 08 May 2012 17:47:00 -0700
Delegates At Large GOP - Primary 0 of 1,846 precincts - 0 percent