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Polo's $3.7 million Colden Street Project encompassed about 10.5 blocks, both in the downtown business district and in residential neighborhoods. It is meant to help alleviate water buildup on Illinois Route 26 — named Division Avenue in Polo city limits — during torrential rain events. The project took two years to complete and, although almost nothing went exactly as planned, city officials still say they are happy with the end results.

The Lee-Ogle Transportation System will get nearly $244,000 to find ways to provide transportation services for those who have none.

A job fair involving five state agencies that are looking for, among other things, correctional and security officers, medical workers at all levels, engineers and accountants, will be held July 27 at the AFSCME union hall in Dixon, and online.

Farmers, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses and private nonprofit organizations hurt by the severe storms, high winds and tornadoes of late March/early April are eligible to apply for federal low-interest loans.

Those whose SNAP benefits were suspended after an illegal skimming device at the Dixon Walmart stole their Link card data must apply to get those benefits restored, the DHS says.

The historic water fountain is back in service in city's downtown

The tour includes traveling office hours as well as coffee and conversation events on alternating weeks from June 7 to Aug. 30.

The bill protects the land within a 4-mile radius of the intersection of Interstates 39 and 88 from being developed into wind or solar energy sites.

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Work on the two-year, $3.5 million Colden Street Project in Polo resumed Monday, April 10, 2023, after a winter break. The project encompasses about 10.5 blocks and will help alleviate water buildup on Illinois Route 26 during torrential rain events. Construction is expected to be completed later this year.