Tazewell County hosts its first Juneteenth program
June 15, 2021On Friday, June 18 at 4 p.m. at Woodrow Cemetery on Coers Lane in South Pekin, the third in a planned series of events to recognize individuals who had served as coordinators of the…
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National Guard, IEMA deployed to Rockton as chemical plant fire rages
June 14, 2021ROCKTON – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday, June 14 activated the State Emergency Operation Center to mobilize emergency response personnel and operational facilities to monitor a large…
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Ziman, Aurora’s first woman police chief, to retire
June 14, 2021Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman, the first woman to head the department and a recent finalist for top jobs in Chicago and Nashville, has announced plans to retire on Aug. 6. A 30-year…
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Rural communities see growth: Collaboration yields $8 million in grants
June 14, 2021Rural communities throughout Illinois and across the nation struggle to maintain population, jobs, and schools. The COVID-19 pandemic created even more challenges; however, a collaborative…
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Latino group sues to block new Illinois maps
June 14, 2021SPRINGFIELD – A second lawsuit has been filed in federal court in Illinois seeking to block the use of a redistricting plan that Democrats pushed through the General Assembly, this…
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Summer in the Parks presents “The Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein”
June 9, 2021BrightSide Theatre, Naperville’s only professional theatre, in partnership with the Naperville Park District, is bringing a new program to the parks in Naperville this summer. “Summer…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: State budget funds regenerative ag
June 9, 2021This week’s report takes us from between the crop rows to inside the State Capitol for a peek at how Illinois’ proposed FY 2022 budget plays out for farmers and ranchers. We also…
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Gift creates new scholarship for Unity Community Center 4-H youth
June 9, 2021Caring for the community and building a place for local youth to create their own visions created the dream for Unity Community Center in Normal. The dream continues and now creates…
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4-H hosting bicycle rodeo in Eureka
June 4, 2021As the sun shines and summer approaches, it is important to remind ourselves to fit in activities like riding your bike and reviewing how to do that safely. Children are invited to…
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Lawmakers pass bills to close ICE detention centers
June 4, 2021SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers passed bills advanced by the Legislative Latino Caucus that would close the state’s three immigrant detention centers and strengthen existing protections…
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