No Janesville Data Center organizer: City ‘misinforming’ public on GM site petition
The organizer of a citizen petition challenging the city of Janesville’s sale of the former GM site says the city is using its own legal read on the petition to “misinform” the public. In a memo, the
Maple Sugar Fest set for February 21st at Welty Environmental Center
The 18th annual Welty Environmental Center Maple Sugar Fest is back on February 21st. Executive Director Brenda Plakans says the event is a pancake breakfast with a number of activities related to maple sugaring from learning about
Carol J. Schmeling
February 2, 1948 – January 30, 2026
‘Back of the Yards’ on Janesville’s south side to re-launch as Rick’s Jukin’ Barclub and Grill
A new operator plans to revive the the Back of the Yards on Janesville’s south side with a new bar and grill that they say will bring music and live entertainment — plus an outdoor pavilion with
City of Janesville recommends sending citizens’ GM-site petition to ballot, despite legal concerns
The city of Janesville recommends the city council send a citizen petition challenging sale of the former General Motors site to the ballot. That’s even though the city attorney says the petition likely violates the U.S. Constitution’s
City of South Beloit moves forward with new neighborhood park at Nature at the Confluence
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources awards the City of South Beloit a $600,000 matching grant to support a new neighborhood park at Nature at the Confluence. City Administrator Sonya Hoppes says the funding comes from the
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