After failing at the primary election in his bid for reelection as Poplar Grove Mayor, and losing the election for Precinct Committeeman, Owen Costanza decided to extract revenge on a local reporter, the winner of the Mayoral race, and others who may have assisted in the campaign, by filing a lawsuit claiming, among other things, defamation. The suit was based on a flyer distributed to local voters.
There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Boone County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Jan. 28.
Last week, State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) announced that they will be joining the community in making Valentine’s Day cards to help build morale for the elderly.