News and Links for Illinois River Boaters

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, March 7.
RSVP by March 1st.
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Could Dee Bennett Road be Rebuilt on Higher Ground?
The county will apply for grant money to study, engineer and rebuild a section of the road.
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Awesome Frozen Waterfall Photos from You-Know-Where
Huffington Post story features spectacular winter scenery at Starved Rock State Park.
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Beardstown, Not Havana for Fish Plant
A fish processing plant may be coming to Beardstown, as plans to build in Havana falter.
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Tax Deduction for Boaters Extended
If you are making boat loan payments, the mortgage interest deduction has been extended for your 2014 tax return. BoatUS explains.
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Federal Report on Asian Carp Published
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released its first annual report on Asian Carp. Is the fish population increasing? Are the fish spreading? (Hint: Yes!)
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Shedd Aquarium Studies Great Lake Fishery: What’s Good for Eating?
The scientists at the Shedd recommend smelt and 4 other Great Lakes species for our dinner plates.
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Marseilles Dam Gets New Hydro-Power Equipment
After a 25-year gap, the dam will soon be producing electricity.
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