Scott Air Force leader continues to serve
August 24, 2024When Tech. Sgt. Princeton Redford walks into a room, his Air Force uniform may catch the eye, but it’s the decades of diverse military experience beneath that uniform that sets him…
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R.F.D. News & Views
August 22, 2024As of press time, corn prices had bottomed out at less than $4 per bushel — what does this mean to farmers with a record Illinois corn crop projected for 2024? We have a look at that…
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Planning initiatives awarded federal, state funds
August 15, 2024Nine local initiatives and activities have been given grants to support planning efforts and develop transportation improvements. “We at (the Illinois Department of Transportation)…
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Fundraising tepid in 112th House as ballot challenge awaits resolution
August 7, 2024Back in May, the 112th House race between incumbent Katie Stuart and Jay Keeven was big news, with Republicans promising to rally behind Keeven and take back the 112th from Democrats….
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R.F.D. News & Views
July 24, 2024Last week’s high winds and heavy precipitation didn’t seem to faze the 2024 corn crop, according to observers. For this and more farm and rural news, please read on … Reports:…
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Greenwood maintains fundraising lead in 114th House race
July 24, 2024As summer rolls on and the fall general election inches closer, former 114th state Rep. LaToya Greenwood has increased her campaign war chest over incumbent state Rep. Kevin Schmidt….
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Illinois Democrats praise Biden for historic decision; GOP heaps scorn
July 21, 2024Elected office holders from around Illinois in both major political parties responded quickly Sunday to President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would no longer seek the Democratic…
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Jailed Missouri woman charged in Edwardsville store robbery
July 11, 2024A Missouri woman who is in Madison County Jail for allegedly robbing an Edwardsville electronics store in December with a modified Glock pistol, among other crimes, has been charged…
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