Judge rules in favor of dairy's construction

GALENA -- A judge has ruled against a group trying to stop construction of a large dairy in the northwestern Illinois community of Nora.

Jo Daviess County Circuit Judge Kevin Ward said this week several neighbors and others who banded together did not show specifically what environmental damage construction of Traditions Dairy would cause.

The ruling came after a staff member of the Illinois Geological Survey testified some tests that might have shed light on the issue were not done because they were too expensive.

Dairyman A.J. Bos says with the ruling he hopes to have the dairy built and operating by next fall.

David Albee, an attorney for the plaintiffs, says his clients may appeal the decision.