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The Hancock County Board has permanently closed the county dog pound, following action at a regular meeting on Monday, March 18.

The Hancock County Board has permanently closed the county dog pound, following action at a regular meeting on Monday, March 18.

Hancock County will turn 200 years old on Jan. 13, 2025.

The Hancock County dog pound is closed temporarily, and the future of the pound remains uncertain. The decision was made during the county board’s regular meeting on Jan. 16.

The Hancock County Board is working to clarify its role in local animal control.

The Hancock County Board approved a budget for the fiscal year ending Nov. 30, 2024. The balanced budget, approved during a Nov. 21 meeting, included an estimated General Fund revenue

Last night in Carthage, a meeting was held to discuss the possibility of co2 pipelines being added to the west-central illinois region.The pipeline will carry t

The Hancock County Board adopted two resolutions relating to the growth of wind power and solar power projects in the area at its regular meeting Sept. 19.

The Hancock County Board adopted two resolutions relating to the growth of wind power and solar power projects in the area at its regular meeting Sept. 19.

Most comments were favorable toward Hancock County’s approach to the CO2 pipeline proposed to cross the county. A hearing was held at the end of the county board meeting Aug.