New 250,000-gallon water tower dedicated in Philo

PHILO – When Sharon Rhoton first learned of plans to build a new village water tower next to her home, she was upset.

"We thought it was going to mess up our property value," Rhoton said.

But as part of the audience on Monday at a pipe-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the water tower's construction, Rhoton now has nothing but good things to say about Aqua Illinois and the project.

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