Franklin Grove NewsLocal news for Franklin Grove, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Tracks to close for repairs- October 30, 2007 "I think the school will be happy about this ... the crossing is really rough right now." A partial overhaul of the Elm Street railroad crossing, the only crossing in the village, will reroute drivers on a three-mile detour for a six-block trip next week, Monday through Friday. via The Daily Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/franklin-grove-il/2007/10/tracks-to-close-for-repairs?fromrss=1 Officials question sex-offender ban- October 26, 2007 "We could see that there will be a proliferation of bills ... so we addressed it ... and the board decided all people are welcome in libraries, but individual people can be subject to sanction" However, the proposal, initiated by Lee County State's Attorney Paul Whitcombe and Sheriff John Varga, needs some ironing out - at least that's the message County Board Chairman Jim Seeberg has sent to the ... via The Daily Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/franklin-grove-il/2007/10/officials-question-sex-offender-ban?fr... Ogle and Lee County 911 Problems- October 16, 2007 Ogle and Lee Counties are having 911 issues due to a fiber optic cut. Verizon says the cut is somewhere between Oregon and Rochelle. via WIFRhttp://www.topix.net/city/franklin-grove-il/2007/10/ogle-and-lee-county-911-problems?fromr... Proposed library ordinance would restrict sex offenders- October 12, 2007 "You have to specify the kind of sex offender you're dealing, with and whether or not the crime fits the punishment" TELEGRAPH REPORTER tbeckersvnmail.com Lee County State's Attorney Paul Whitcombe is asking the County Board to consider passing an ordinance restricting registered sex offenders' use of public libraries. via The Daily Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/franklin-grove-il/2007/10/proposed-library-ordinance-would-restr... Get ready to officially welcome fall- October 4, 2007 Community festivals are so consistent around here, you can use them to track the passage of time. via The Daily Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/franklin-grove-il/2007/10/get-ready-to-officially-welcome-fall?f... |