A Piatt County zoning board votes against a wind farm, but the county board will have the final say.
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A Piatt County zoning board votes against a wind farm, but the county board will have the final say.

Both supporters and opponents were watching Thursday night, as the Piatt County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 against recommending a zoning permit for the Goose Creek wind turbine project proposed by Apex Clean Energy. The proposal now goes to the Piatt County Board, which does not have to follow the zoning board’s ruling.

NIU wants to be on the cutting edge of virtual reality’s education potential

NIU wants to be on the cutting edge of virtual reality’s education potential

DEKALB — Northern Illinois University professor Zach Wahl-Alexander pulls a virtual reality headset over his face, ready to transport to any number of far-flung alien locales, scenic vistas or even a virtual Oval Office. Listen to this story here. But, he’s not going there. He’s going to a school gymnasium. Particularly, the gym in Anderson…

217 Today: Enter a classroom using virtual reality in higher education

217 Today: Enter a classroom using virtual reality in higher education

Friday, February 2, 2023 Today’s headlines:  The Illinois Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against companies that make PFAS – a highly toxic group of chemicals. The Illinois Mental Health Task Force launched its action plan Thursday to help the large percentage of people in the court system who struggle with mental health. The Piatt County…