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Herbicides not to be used in public city-owned spaces
Residents don’t have to worry about herbicides being sprayed around city property this year, except for a few possible exceptions. Council member Cindy Tegtmeyer moved to draft a policy at … more
County representatives request citizens' comments on updated comprehensive plan
County representatives are asking for your review and comments on the updated version of the Jo Daviess County Comprehensive Plan. In an effort to compile updated data and review the … more
Antiquated ballot boxes contrast with modern day voting machines inside East Galena Town Hall.
Elizabeth Township’s referendum passes, Dunleith-Menominee’s does not
The Galena Unit School District wasn’t the only place that had a referendum on ballots in Jo Daviess County. The Elizabeth Road District and the Dunleith-Menominee Fire Protection District … more
County offices moving during Courthouse renovation
The Jo Daviess County Courthouse will be undergoing a major remodeling and addition project beginning in the Spring of 2024. As part of the remodeling project, county government offices and courts … more
Jo Daviess County primary election results
County-wide there were 4,301 total ballots cast in the March 19 primary election. There are 16,104 registered voters in the county for a 26.71% voter turnout. President of the United States … more
Galena City Council freezes the tax levy
The Galena City Council decided during their Monday, Nov. 14 meeting to freeze the tax levy at $1,519,432. By choosing the freeze at the previous year’s levy instead of raising it 5.8% per … more
Sen. Andrew Chesney
Andrew Chesney sworn into state senate
SPRINGFIELD, IL—Newly elected Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) was sworn into office on Wednesday, Jan. 11, as the new representative voice of Illinois’ 45th Senate District in northwest … more
Judge hears arguments in lawsuit over planned Galena resort project
A judge on Oct. 30 heard oral arguments from an attorney representing a woman suing the City of Galena and developers of a major resort project, as well as attorneys representing the City of Galena. … more
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City council revisits, 403 S. Main, capital improvement and open burn
The Galena City Council spent time discussing a couple of agenda items at its meeting on Jan. 8. 403 S. Main St. The council started by approving the conversion of 403 S. Main St. into … more
From left, East Dubuque city manager, Bob Sietz, and project manager, Marc Ruden, stand next to the control panel inside the tower.
New East Dubuque watertower is online
EAST DUBUQUE–After years of planning and construction, East Dubuque’s new water tower on Wisconsin Ave. has come online. It has already made a difference in the water pressure for the … more
Early voting and vote-by-mail deadlines announced
Voters may request a vote-by-mail ballot by calling the Jo Daviess County Clerk at 815-777-0161, sending an email to elections@jodaviesscountyil.gov or by completing an online application at … more
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Giannoulias to Illinois Drivers: Ditch the DMV
SPRINGFIELD--Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias told Illinois motorists on Jan. 11 to stay away from the DMV. That’s because Illinoisans can now obtain more DMV services and complete … more
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