R.F.D. News & Views
May 22, 2024In this week’s farm and rural news, Deere & Company is reporting a huge slide in profits on ag machinery and is planning to cut second-half production. In addition, we have info…
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All state revenue options remain on the table
May 22, 2024While the governor’s office instructed agency directors to identify $800 million in potential budget cuts, all facets of the plan to raise $1.1 billion in revenue to avoid cuts remain…
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Pekin students help put history on display
May 15, 2024Thanks to the diligence of a Pekin High School teacher and his students, two components of area history have been joined together for the ages in the form of a shadow box mounted on…
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Sorensen builds big cash lead in 17th Congressional race
May 15, 2024Less than six months out from the general election, freshman incumbent Eric Sorensen has built a sizable cash lead over challenger Joe McGraw in the 17th District Congressional race….
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Eureka Public Library Notes
May 8, 2024Share Your Story adult storytelling program continues Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St., invites the community to join us every month on the second Thursday from 9-10 a.m. for…
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Rivian plans $1.5 billion investment and more jobs at Normal plant
May 7, 2024Rivian has announced plans to expand electric vehicle production at its Normal plant as part of a $1.5 billion investment. The electric vehicle company announced on Thursday, May…
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Democrats muscle through election changes
May 7, 2024SPRINGFIELD – Supermajority Democrats in the Illinois House moved quickly Wednesday, May 1 to push through a change to state election laws that partially limits ballot access and…
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Flooding is Illinois’ most threatening natural disaster. Are we prepared?
May 6, 2024First in a series from the Illinois Answers Project. The electricity in Mary Buchanan’s home in Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood was not working – again. The outage…
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