WAKO News
Both the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) are reminding Lawrence County and other area private water well owners to properly maintain those wells and test them for potential contamination. Most private wells which are properly constructed and maintained provide safe water for years. However, contamination can occur due to poor maintenence or releases of contaminents into the well's aquifer. Many contaminants cannot be detected by sight, taste and smell. It is the well owner's responsibility to properly maintain their well and regularly test it for potential contamination to ensure the safety of the drinking water.
ITAMCO in Argos helps launch students into the workforce with internship program
May 15 is National Peace Officers Memorial Day
Road Report, Housing Hearing, and Public Safety Grant on agenda of commissioners meeting Monday
Plymouth considers ordinance requiring Emergency Key Boxes for commercial, industrial, & multifamily buildings
Bill signed to prohibit cell phones, wireless devices in schools
Governor ceremonially signs new law sponsored by Teshka reducing cell phone use in schools
Democrat Emanuel Reese to challenge Republican Stan Klotz for Marshall County Commissioner seat
110th running of the Indianapolis 500 a sellout, local TV delay lifted
