Central Illinois’ face of farming heads out to pastures
May 30, 2024After serving for nearly three decades as the unofficial “face” of farming in central Illinois, Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer is set to retire. Previously…
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R.F.D. News & Views
May 29, 2024In this week’s ag news, corn planting is catching up after weather-related delays, while John Deere continues to slash jobs due to decreased demand for farm machinery. For more on…
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Moms lobby for more Early Intervention funds
May 28, 2024Third in a series looking at Early Intervention funding in the state Sam Rauh remembers the fear she felt when her daughter didn’t cry at birth. “I asked, ‘Why can’t I hear…
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Fourth Peoria resident sentenced in firearms burglaries
May 25, 2024The last of four Peoria residents arrested after a series of attempted burglaries at federally licensed firearm dealers was sentenced Tuesday, May 21. Erika Garner, 22, was sentenced…
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Woodford panel again moves forward non-sactuary resolution
May 22, 2024For the second time in just over a month, the Woodford County Public Safety Committee has forwarded to the County Board a resolution intended to make Woodford County a non-sanctuary…
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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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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….
