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Judge says Boone must reconsider wind-farm permit
May 16, 2006 by Rob Baxter in Rockford Register Star

The Zoning Board of Appeals decision not to recommend it is deemed "logically inconsistent".

LIVINGSTON COUNTY Wind farm regulation still an issue, as Woodland looks at building an energy turbine
May 15, 2006 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz in The Times

Livingston County recently amended its zoning ordinance to regulate tower height, setback zoning, lighting, noise level, and other variables concerning wind towers. But the county board wants to further regulate wind energy conversion systems before they crop up in Livingston County, and has a committee in place studying the issue.

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Mercer County approves wind turbine policies - Board establishes rules matching those of neighbors
May 8, 2006 by J. C. Taylor in The Register-Mail

ALEDO - A set of wind turbine ordinances have been adopted in Mercer County. The Mercer County Board approved the new policies last week, which are uniform to neighboring counties. The measures take into account setbacks and building permit fees for new towers.

Board approves wind farm rules - Developer suggests change in wording about buildings
April 27, 2006 by Ben Botkin in The Register-Mail

GALESBURG - The Knox County Board unanimously approved a wind energy ordinance Wednesday that will provide zoning regulations for wind farms.

Wind farm rules on county agenda - Ordinance in line with neighbors'
April 25, 2006 by Ben Botkin in The Register-Mail

GALESBURG - The Knox County Board will vote Wednesday on a wind ordinance for the county's zoning regulations.

Warren County Board adopts new zoning regulations
April 20, 2006 by Ben Botkin in The Register-Mail

MONMOUTH - Warren County leaders want to be prepared if a wind energy developer decides to build turbines in the region. With a wind energy developer interested in Warren County, zoning officials spent the last several months researching the issue and creating an ordinance that regulates wind energy systems. The Warren County Board unanimously approved the ordinance Wednesday.

Wind rule a possible problem - One word could make a big difference for project
April 13, 2006 by Kevin Sampier in Journal Times

GALESBURG - The word "occupied" could pose a 1,000-foot problem for a wind energy company trying to put wind towers in Knox County.

Zoning changes made to allow wind farms in Ford County
March 28, 2006 by Christine Des Garennes in The News Gazette

SIBLEY – The Ford County Board has cleared the way for possible development of a wind farm.

Wind farm zoning amendment sent to county board
March 23, 2006 by Matt Smolensky in Daily Review Atlas

MONMOUTH - The planning commission/zoning board of appeals of Warren County conducted a public hearing last night, discussing and approving an amendment to the county's zoning ordinance.

Wind turbine zoning may start April 10
March 16, 2006 by Lisa Hammer in The Star Courier

CAMBRIDGE — Two developments that could mean increased tax revenues for Henry County were reported at Tuesday’s county board meeting.

Geneseo residents beware: details in wind farming could get tricky
February 28, 2006 by Stephen Elliott in Quad-Cities online

GENESEO -- The devil is in the details, when it comes to lease agreements between companies and farmers.

Meetings to improve communication - Departmental meetings are aimed at avoiding more controversial public meetings
February 8, 2006 in Rockford Register Star

BELVIDERE — Feelings continue to run hot over how Boone County officials handled the controversial wind farm issue.

Much to do before wind power harnessed - Zoning, monitoring, marketing precede development
February 5, 2006 by Ben Botkin in The Register-Mail

GALESBURG - Before wind turbines swish through the air in Knox County, work remains.

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Federal suit filed to stop Ogle wind farm project
January 26, 2006 by Mike Wiser in Rockford Register Star

Patricia Muscarello has asked the federal courts to permanently stop the Ogle County Board from allowing power-generating windmills to go up and the power company from building them

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Counties share wind tower ordinance ideas - Warren, Mercer follow Henry County lead
January 14, 2006 by Carol Clark in The Register-Mail

MONMOUTH - Warren County is working on a new wind tower ordinance in anticipation that Greenlight Energy, a Charlottesville, Va., company, will invest millions of dollars to build a wind farm near Alexis

Board OKs wind farm zoning
January 13, 2006 by Karen Walters in pantagraph.com

"We have to protect our rural characteristics," said Blackstone resident Judy Campbell. "Until this summer, I never thought about retiring anywhere but here. I love the rural setting and my home is here. - That all will change."

Court rejects Boone County wind-farm review
December 15, 2005 in Rockford Register Star

BELVIDERE — A court fight brought by supporters of a Boone County wind farm project can only be against government agencies and not citizen opponents, a judge ruled Wednesday.

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Second wind farm proposed
December 11, 2005 by J.C. TAYLOR in The Register-Mail

ALEDO - Wind energy is getting more attention in Mercer County. The issue was a topic of discussion at this week's regular Mercer County Board meeting. A Chicago area company is proposing a wind farm in the northern end of the county.

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Public Hearing for Wind Farm in Ogle Co.
November 17, 2005 in www.wifr.com

The idea has been brought up in just about every county in the Stateline. Wednesday night in Ogle County members of the public were invited to come up and voice their opinions to the zoning board of appeals. The room was packed with concerned citizens, so much so that some were forced to listen to testimony from the hallway. Every person that stood up to talk was against the proposed wind farm.

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Boone wind-farm backers file court challenge to county ruling
November 15, 2005 by R Baxter in Rockford Register Star, Rockford, IL

BELVIDERE — Supporters of a proposed wind farm that was rejected by the Boone County Board last month are challenging the county’s decision in court.

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