Congerville NewsLocal news for Congerville, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Illinois honors 48 area schools- November 24, 2007 "I think it shows that the staff have a real commitment to maintaining excellence. . . . They work real hard maintaining where they are. It's an all-year thing. They don't start in January (before the tests in March)" Honor roll lists are usually associated with high-achieving students, but a recent state honor roll recognizes about 50 area schools for notable academic achievement. via Journal Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/congerville-il/2007/11/illinois-honors-48-area-schools?fromrss=1 Tree farm enters last season after owner's death- November 20, 2007 "We want to provide for our customers" By Michelle Koetters mkoetterspantagraph.com CONGERVILLE -- The gift shop at Congerville's Wood Tree Farm is full of decorated Christmas trees, ornaments, wreaths and candy. via The Pantagraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/congerville-il/2007/11/tree-farm-enters-last-season-after-owners... Plant closure has Woodford looking at its options- November 18, 2007 "This was a business decision. People make business decisions to leave Woodford County. But they also make business decisions to come into Woodford County." A few years ago, three shifts of Case New Holland employees looking for a beer after work on Fridays would crowd Village Tap in Deer Creek and keep it open almost 24 hours. via The Pantagraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/congerville-il/2007/11/plant-closure-has-woodford-looking-at-its... Area farmers wrap up harvest; yields high- November 3, 2007 "I think if you asked any farmer, they would tell you that." Out and about on some back country roads, nearly all of the corn stalks are gone. via Pantagraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/congerville-il/2007/11/area-farmers-wrap-up-harvest-yields-high?... |