DAR to honor high school "Good Citizen" award-winners Feb. 12

Five area high-school students have been named “Good Citizens” by the Geneseo Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The students will be honored Sunday, Feb. 12, at a  1 p.m. Youth Awards Day ceremony at the Geneseo Community Center.

MidAmerican buying Bishop Hill II wind project

MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company has announced its agreement to acquire the 81-megawatt Bishop Hill II wind project from Invenergy Wind LLC. The project, under construction north of Bishop Hill, will feature 50 General Electric 1.62-megawatt wind turbines.

Cambridge students taking part in risk assessment

Some Cambridge students will take part in an Illinois Youth Survey, Cambridge High School principal Robert Reagan told the school board.

    The statewide survey will help better understand youth risks and protective behaviors as they relate to student problems and academic success.

What's going on here? New grocery about to open


The Spartan Discount Grocery store is scheduled to open at the end of January or the beginning of February at 100 N. Prospect Street according to Dwaine VanMeenen, Cambridge village administer.

Farmers can nominate Cambridge schools for grants

Tom Akers, Cambridge superintendent of schools, hopes farmers nominate the district to receive “America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education” grants of up to $10,000 from Monsanto.

Meet Your Neighbor: Ryan Hanson

This week the Cambridge Chronicle features Ryan Hanson, who works in contractor sales at Mendards.

Cambridge Rotary names Students of the Quarter

    Two students have been honored by the Cambridge Rotary Club as students of the quarter this year. These students have achieved academic excellence, demonstrated exceptional character or promoted school spirit.

About the video: What’s it like delivering mail on a cold and snowy day?

The Chronicle asked Doug Spivey of the United States Post Office what it was like delivering mail on a cold day in January.  Listen to what Doug had to say.
 

Fair Queen Brock to represent Henry County in state pageant

Dana Brock took a pie in the face to raise funds for the Henry County Fair, now she's preparing to face off in Springfield against 69 other queens for the 2012 Miss Illinois County Fair state crown.

Bishop Hill receives state funds for preserving blacksmith shop

The Bishop Hill Heritage Association Wednesday, Jan. 4, thanked the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for their help in preserving the historic village.

2012 tourism theme is 'Back Roads Beckon'

The New Year is a good time to do new things and the Henry County Tourism Bureau (HCTB) is seizing the opportunity to launch a new logo and tag line, along with a new visitor’s guide.

Cambridge native named Director of the Year for her company

Coni Jo (Dobbels) Pronschinske, a native of Cambridge, was recently named 2011 Director of the Year for Morrison Management Specialists.

Last four months of 2011 eventful in Cambridge

The last four months of 2011 were eventful in Cambridge.

Video: First snowfall in Cambridge

About the video: First snowfall in Cambridge

The first snowfall in Cambridge for this winter was on Thursday, Jan. 12.   Residents were busy digging out even though the wind kept blowing it back.  The students were all excited because of early dismissal. 

Meet Your Neighbor: Shari Happach

This week the Chronicle features Shari Happach. Did you know she worked in the U.S. Senate for Joe Biden, who is now Vice President of the United States?

Your question answered: How are jurors chosen?

How does the county go about choosing people for jury duty?

First six months of 2011 eventful in Cambridge

The first six months of 2011 were eventful, from the introduction of the new sheriff's staff to the Henry County Fair.

Henry County considered for high-voltage lines

A proposal to capture wind energy in the west and transferring it to the east could bring financial benefits to Henry County. Texas-based Clean Line Energy Partners is working to develop four long-haul, high voltage direct current transmission line projects in the United States.

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