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46 COVID-19 cases in Jo Daviess County
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–As of July 6, there were 46 reported cases of COVID-19 in Jo Daviess County, including six in East Dubuque; 17 in Galena; eight in Stockton; and six in Hanover. The health … more
Eagle Ridge owner Mark Klausner looks over the General golf course from the new patio. Eagle Ridge opened its newly renovated Highlands restaurant on Friday, July 3. Eagle Ridge is in the midst of renovations under the leadership of Klausner.
Looking to the Future: Klausner plans to move forward with projects at Eagle Ridge
GALENA–Eagle Ridge owner Mark Klausner, born and raised on the south side of Chicago, fell in love with the Galena Territory 25 years ago when he visited the area with his wife, who was his … more
$882,643: Court filing seeks to modify trust to better help students, small business owners
GALENA–An $882,643 trust will soon help students and small business owners in Galena as the trustee seeks modifications. The Galena School District, Galena Area Chamber of Commerce and … more
2020 election will look different
GALENA–Elections will look different this year, if the Illinois State Board of Elections (SBE) has its way. SBE and Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently enacted the rules of Senate Bill 1863 and House … more
Char Fee and Kris Nelson volunteer for The Mop Shop on June 15. They distributed prepackaged bags of cleaning supplies and laundry detergent.
Jo Daviess County food pantries continue to serve
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–Trying times reveal the true strength of a community, and the strength of the Jo Daviess County community is second to none. Food pantries and other services have stayed … more
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The Jo Daviess County court system has gone virtual this month due to Chief Judge Robert Hanson allowing regular cases to be heard using the video conferencing app Zoom. Top row, from left, Judge Kevin Ward and state’s attorney John Hay; bottom row, circuit clerk Kathy Phillips.
Jo Daviess County courts playing catch up with cases
GALENA–The Jo Daviess County court room has been quieter than normal due to the halting of many cases as a result of the pandemic. On June 1, cases within the 15th Judicial Circuit … more
Railroad feasibility project awarded grant
SPRINGFIELD–The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has awarded two grants to local agencies for fiscal year 2021 statewide planning research projects. These grants are for a passenger … more
Senior Resource Center awarded county’s COVID-19 response fund grant
HANOVER–After receiving a generous grant from the Freeport Community Foundation, the Senior Resource Center is offering a Jo Daviess Senior Safety Net for those affected by the COVID-19 … more
Social Security warns about COVID-19-related scams
Because older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), the Social Security Administration is reminding Medicare beneficiaries to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid … more
Tax sale bids accepted through July 17
GALENA–Jo Daviess County, as trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2016 and prior real estate taxes. The county will now offer for … more
Galena Halloween parade cancelled
GALENA–The Galena Area Chamber of Commerce board has voted to cancel the 2020 Halloween Parade scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31. Current federal, state and local guidelines regarding the ongoing … more
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks in Geneseo Wednesday to announce the awarding of $50 million in grants to 28 projects aimed at expanding broadband internet access across the state.
$6 mil for fiber: Jo-Carroll Energy receives Illinois Connect grant to continue build-out of its fiber optic network
ELIZABETH–When it comes to grants and fiber optic service, Jo-Carroll Energy is on a roll, an $8 million roll. The cooperative just learned that it is the recipient of a $6,050,115 Connect … more
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