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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: E15 expansion, record beans and more
October 18, 2018

This week, we have Illinois Corn’s reaction to President Trump’s announcement that E15 corn-based ethanol would be available year-round, widening the market for corn during an anticipated…
Peoria’s planned Ronald McDonald House will help ‘ease the burden’ for families
October 17, 2018

While residing in the Chicago suburbs, Adam and Christine Simmons spent months living at a Ronald McDonald House while their infant son, Bowden, battled an immune disorder and cancer….
Tazewell County News Briefs
October 17, 2018

COUNTY Genealogy seminar will show how to research family history A professional genealogist and genealogical educator will lead the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society’s…
Tazewell County Calendar of Events Oct. 17 – Oct. 25
October 16, 2018

OCT. 18 Crafty Book Group Discusses ‘Radium Girls’ Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St. Free Kate Moore’s book will be the topic and the craft…

BICENTENNIAL 2018: Bloomington’s David Davis Mansion home to Abraham Lincoln’s strongest advocate

October 18, 2018

Grand manors make up the skylines of many Illinois communities, but the history encapsulated at the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington holds it above the rest. Built in 1872 on Bloomington’s…

Stress can overwhelm Illinois first responders

October 16, 2018

First in a series looking at the trauma first responders deal with and the impact it has on them and their families. Scott Pavlock has led troops and police personnel. He saw two people…

State touts drop-off kiosks to get rid of unused opioids

October 15, 2018

Kiosks have been installed at dozens of Walgreens throughout Illinois in an effort to keep prescription drugs out of the wrong hands. A public-private partnership established the kiosks…

Gubernatorial candidates focus on investigations in latest debate

October 14, 2018

The personal attacks show no sign of stopping as the gubernatorial race heads into its final weeks. In their last televised debate, held Oct. 11 in Quincy, Republican Gov. Bruce…

Farm bill expiration has wide repercussions; Congress fails to renew 2014 act

October 13, 2018

The 2014 Farm Bill expired Oct. 1 without replacement or extension, despite months-long efforts between the House and Senate agriculture committees to agree to a conference version…