Byron NewsLocal news for Byron, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.NIMPA signs on with Ogle wind farm project- March 31, 2008 "When the City of Rochelle committed to participation in the Prairie State Energy Campus, we also discussed the importance of identifying renewable energy resources that would supplement the power supply provided by Prairie State" Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency , comprised of the communities of Rochelle, Batavia and Geneva, signed an agreement with EcoEnergy to own 10 to 15 megawatts of turbines built as part of the EcoBryn ... via Rochelle News Leaderhttp://www.topix.net/city/byron-il/2008/03/nimpa-signs-on-with-ogle-wind-farm-project?from... Teller recalls moments of terror- March 29, 2008 "He ordered the bank president to open a safe in the tellers' room" Helen Gould Johnson vividly recalls working in the bookkeeping room at a downtown Elburn bank -- her first job out of high school -- and noticing something very strange. via Beacon Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/byron-il/2008/03/teller-recalls-moments-of-terror?fromrss=1 A First: Rockford Motorists Don't Need Vehicle Stickers- March 27, 2008 Rockford-This spring may feel a little strange for Rockford motorists. For the first in some 90 years, they don't have to buy a city vehicle sticker. via WQRF-TV Rockfordhttp://www.topix.net/city/byron-il/2008/03/a-first-rockford-motorists-dont-need-vehicle-st... Local Risidents Monitor Area Rivers For Flooding- March 25, 2008 "I update how high it is on (the web). I keep an eye on it to see when I need to get out my boots." Winter's heavy snowfall is becoming spring's flooding problem in some parts of the Stateline area. via WTVO Rockfordhttp://www.topix.net/city/byron-il/2008/03/local-risidents-monitor-area-rivers-for-floodin... Briefs for Thursday, March 20- March 21, 2008 NIU Cares Day , the university's annual day of service projects is hosting a fundraiser on Monday, March 24 at Pizza Villa. via Northern Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/byron-il/2008/03/briefs-for-thursday-march-20?fromrss=1 Teens crash into pool- March 19, 2008 "I was laying there just watching tv when I heard screaming, I come running out in underwear and they were coming out of car" Teens crash into pool Day one of construction along Avenue of the Cities Kids learning life skills over spring break Rock River homeowners get some clean-up help They did not get any financial assistance, but ... via WQAD-TV Molinehttp://www.topix.net/city/byron-il/2008/03/teens-crash-into-pool?fromrss=1 Public summary releases basic facts of deaths, shooter's toxicology report- March 17, 2008 "The amount of Alprazolam in his system was too low to make any difference" Friday, NIU released a summary of the autopsy of Steven Kazmierczak, the Cole Hall shooter, and the victims, stating Kazmierczak had minute traces of drugs in his system. via Northern Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/byron-il/2008/03/public-summary-releases-basic-facts-of-deaths-s... Port Byron considers outsourcing police duties- March 5, 2008 "We need and we want our current police force." PORT BYRON, Illinois - A very touchy subject emerged once again in the small river town of Port Byron last night and elicited the same reaction from two years ago: "We need and we want our current police ... via WQAD-TV Molinehttp://www.topix.net/city/byron-il/2008/03/port-byron-considers-outsourcing-police-duties?... The Mother: Emotions still raw, she struggles to not let herself be bitter- March 3, 2008 "I'm going to need professional help to get through this" In her Illinois home, Vicki Webb wakes up to tears and falls asleep awash in them. via Omaha World-Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/byron-il/2008/03/the-mother-emotions-still-raw-she-struggles-to-... |