R.F.D. News & Views
May 1, 2024The latest health crisis involving agriculture — bird flu in livestock and the milk supply — has set off a firestorm of controversy and conjecture. We’ll tell you what we know…
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Potawatomi get land returned, federally recognized
May 1, 2024Nearly 200 years after Native Americans were forced out of Illinois, the Prairie Band Potawatomi has become the first federally recognized tribal nation in the state after a decision…
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Farmers plant seeds for Right to Repair legislation
April 30, 2024During the 2023 harvest season, one of Jake Lieb’s tractors quit working. A week later, his combine stopped working, too. Both were new — and he was locked out from making any repairs…
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Residents can get documents notarized online
April 30, 2024Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the Secretary of State’s Office. This process is one of…
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Bears pitch $3.2B stadium plan
April 30, 2024The Chicago Bears laid out a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront on Wednesday, April 24, painting pictures of future Super Bowls and other major public…
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Zenger named 21st president of Illinois Wesleyan
April 23, 2024Sheahon J. Zenger, previously the interim president at the University of New Haven, has been named the 21st president of Illinois Wesleyan University, effective July 1. Zenger was…
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Pere Marquette Hotel developers sentenced to prison
April 23, 2024Disgraced Pere Marquette Hotel developers Gary E. Matthews and Monte J. Brannan will serve prison time for what prosecutors say was a sophisticated fraud scheme that cost investors…
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ISU tabs Tarhule as new president following interim run
April 6, 2024Illinois State University announced that Dr. Aondover Tarhule has been officially named as the university’s 21st president after serving in the role on an interim basis since February…
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