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Committee discusses $35,000 guardrail reimbursement and next legal steps

Stephenson County Public Works Committee · January 10, 2026
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Summary

County staff said a judgment was entered to recover about $35,000 for Rock City Road guardrail replaced after an accident; only a small court-fee payment has been received and legal counsel advised filing a citation to discover assets to enforce repayment.

Stephenson County staff reported that a court ruled in the county's favor on reimbursement for guardrail replacement after an uninsured, impaired motorist caused the damage on Rock City Road. Staff said the county expects reimbursement of roughly $35,000 and that full payment is anticipated by July, but that only a small court-fee check had been…

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