Benson NewsLocal news for Benson, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Law boosts Woodford wind farms- October 19, 2007 "It is ideal; $9,000 per megawatt is exactly what we wanted." ' Wind farm development has a green light in Woodford County after the state passed legislation governing how taxes on the turbines are assessed, which could bring local taxing bodies $5 million in revenue. via The Pantagraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/benson-il/2007/10/law-boosts-woodford-wind-farms?fromrss=1 Schools struggle with meaning of law- October 16, 2007 "There was not much feedback asked of schools and whether or not this bill will have the intended effect." Local school administrators have been anything but quiet when discussing the recent passage of the moment of silence bill. via Journal Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/benson-il/2007/10/schools-struggle-with-meaning-of-law?fromrss=1 Firm sets sights on large wind farm- October 13, 2007 "We're pretty confident of the wind resources there (in Woodford County)" A Minneapolis-based renewable energy company is developing plans to construct what would be the largest single wind farm in Woodford County. via Journal Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/benson-il/2007/10/firm-sets-sights-on-large-wind-farm?fromrss=1 |