McLean County News Briefs
October 17, 2018McLean County Former board chair completes prison sentence Matt Sorensen, former chair of the McLean County Board, has completed a 10-month sentence in federal prison….
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McLean County Master Gardeners receive state awards
October 16, 2018The following McLean County Master Gardeners on receiving state awards at the Illinois Master Gardener Conference in Springfield this September. Barb Wells and Kathie Otto were recognized…
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McLean County Calendar of Events Oct. 17 – Oct. 24
October 16, 2018OCT. 18 Diabetes Clinic: What’s New with the Food Label? Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E. Eureka Ave., Eureka Free Learn to read the new labels…
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It’s Redbird revelry as Illinois State celebrates homecoming
October 15, 2018Illinois State University capped off Homecoming Week on Saturday, Oct. 13 with a festive parade through Normal followed by a victory by its nationally-ranked football team, a 51-3…
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Farm bill expiration has wide repercussions; Congress fails to renew 2014 act
October 13, 2018The 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…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: farm bill pass, pork month, pork producer of the year and more
October 11, 2018Although the legislation expired on Sept. 30 without a continuation, Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis said he is hopeful a new farm bill can be passed immediately after the November…
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McLean County Calendar of Events Oct. 10 – Oct. 17
October 9, 2018OCT. 11 China Painters’ Art Show Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Chateau Hotel and Conference Ctr., 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington Free admission 2018 Illinois World Organization…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Cuban president, farm bill and more
October 4, 2018This week’s roundup of Illinois farm and rural news is led by the U.S. Agriculture Coalition, and Illinois soybean farmers, meeting with the new leader of Cuba to discuss trade relations…
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