Wind farms that generate clean energy in the western United States will direct the power they generate to a new converter station in Channahon. The project could begin in 2014 and manage thousands of megawatts of energy. Continue reading here.
A tower owned by Houston-based Clean Line Energy Partners, the planners of the Channahon converter station. The company owns and operates clean energy transportation infrastructure across the US. Photo from morrisdailyherald.com
The Kane County Division of Transportation (KCDT) is working on a plan to build a remotely controlled traffic system where cameras and sensors will monitor many of the county’s main intersections and allow technicians to manage traffic. The new system is expected to increase flow and efficiency throughout the county. Continue reading here.
The headquarters of the Kane County Division of Transportation in St. Charles, IL will get an addition of a command center for monitoring and conducting traffic. Photo from www.co.kane.il.us
With a moderate upfront cost of $5,000, you could implement a smart home system that helps you save money on energy costs. Everything from lights and smart meters to motorized windows and thermostats can be controlled via iPad using new smart house systems from companies such as TaHomA and Somfy. Continue reading here.
Jan Opat of Aurora hates coming home to an unlit house, so she has purchased a new "home automation" system that lets her control the lights, thermostat, window blinds, electrical outlets and other aspects of her house from an app she downloaded to her iPad. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-times
In 2009, Illinois legalized video gambling as a way to generate new revenue. However, the law allows municipalities to opt out of the law and set their own. Homer Glen village trustees just prohibited video gambling stating that the costs greatly outweigh the benefits. Continue reading here.
A video poker player touches the screen. Homer Glen trustees voted Tuesday to ban video gambling in the village. | File photo - From Sun-Times Media
Integral Corp of Naperville was launched by Sun Kwok with only $2,500 in his pocket at the age of 24. Now he heads a company nearly that old which does nearly everything one can do with a PC, from consulting and servers to internet, networking, and repairs. Continue reading here.
At the age of 24 with just $2,500 in the bank, Sun Kwok started his own company, which today is known as Integral Corporation, a consulting firm that sells servers, PCs, high-speed Internet service and more. | Submitted by Sun Kwok to Sun Times Media