The project is estimated to generate about $50 million across 40 years in property taxes, and it would generate enough energy to power about 100,000 homes.

One of those developments is the Gateway Project, which will bring commercial growth across 27 acres on South Galena Avenue across from Walmart between Keul and Bloody Gulch roads.

Surf Broadband Solutions, which constructed the citywide fiber network in Rock Falls, will be installing fiber lines throughout town in 2022.

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger once again found himself at odds with the majority of the GOP on Wednesday, as he joined one other Republican in voting to censure Rep. Paul Gosar and relieve him of his committee assignments.

The overall goal is to obtain a letter from the state of no further remediation, meaning the property is ready for redevelopment.

On Nov. 15, Polo City Council members voted 4-2 to ban parking on Illinois Route 26 in Polo city limits starting Jan. 1, 2022.

The mayor had concerns about the city's role in the project.

Completing the project brings the city closer to the bike path extension project and further economic development.