(La Porte County, IN) - A proposed 2,600-acre solar farm has raised the antennae of some La Porte County residents and elected officials. Talks are in the early stages for a solar installation on farmland in the area of southeast Kankakee Township.

County commissioners have scheduled a public information session on the topic for this upcoming Wednesday, February 21st. The public workshop will take place Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at the County Complex Room 3, located at 809 State Street. There will public comment as well as an opportunity to ask questions.

Sources say an invitation to attend the meeting has been extended to RWE Clean Energy, the company proposing the solar project.

Wednesday's meeting will be streamed via Zoom. Use this LINK, and follow the access information below:

Meeting ID:  846 0168 9709

Passcode:  750316

1-312-626-6799