A group of concerned residents put a 30-day stop to wind farm talks in Logan County, but the Tazewell County half of the project continues to move forward.

Rockford attorney Rick Porter represents a group of Logan County residents who are opposed to the Rail Splitter Wind Farm by Houston-based Horizon Wind Energy LLC.

The proposed project would cover more than 11,000 acres of farmland straddling Tazewell and Logan counties just east of Interstate 155.

Porter said Logan County failed to give proper notice to a resident whose home is close to the proposed wind farm, violating the county's rules.

The county has put a temporary halt to discussing the wind farm.

Construction of the actual towers could begin by June and the project is expected to be finished by the end of the year, if the counties give their approval.

Construction costs are expected to be between $175 million and 200 million.