Illinois Wind Farm Draws Mixed Feelings From Local Farmers

Alta Farms Wind Project II is set to operate in Illinois in the fall of 2022, but residents there aren't all on board with the energy option.

The wind blows heavy and strong in Clinton, IL, where new turbines are currently under construction. 

The town between Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO will soon be home to a $345 million wind farm, now called Alta Farms Wind Project II.

Enel Green Power, the Italian company behind the project, says the 50 turbines there are twice as big as previous models, which makes them more efficient at harnessing the wind. They produce twice as much electricity, which means fewer turbines to build.