Woodford County News Briefs
— January 30, 2019STATE Changes in lead poison testing will ID more children exposed to risks A change in how the state measures exposure to lead poisoning will increase the number of children who will…
STATE Changes in lead poison testing will ID more children exposed to risks A change in how the state measures exposure to lead poisoning will increase the number of children who will…
In this week’s farm and rural news corral, we recap a wild week of plunging and surging soybean prices apparently sparked by rumor, innuendo and government shutdown. What happened?…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup offers information about Rep. Cheri Bustos’ appointment to a key Democratic leadership position, along with news of a new U of I publication…
A happy new year to all of my readers! Wishing the news was better, but the new year has so far been dominated by news of the partial government shutdown. Guess which business sector…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup includes details on incoming Governor J.B. Pritzker’s agriculture team, which includes some folks central Illinois farmers may be familiar…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS Thinking about beekeeping? Class will get you started The Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association will introduce the world of beekeeping to potential beekeepers with…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS Guidance offered to future entrepreneurs Do you want to start the new year by opening a new business? If so, you may want to attend a free workshop, Starting a Business…
STATE New year, new laws are on the books In 2018, more than 250 new laws were passed in Illinois. Here is a small sampling of some of the laws that went into effect Jan. 1. Rear-facing…