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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Aurora Arts Weekend showcases local artists
June 2, 2021Aurora Arts Weekend will bring multiple art shows to downtown on Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5. Aurora Arts Weekend will feature events at both First Fridays on June 4 and Fox River…
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Statewide project to test wastewater for COVID-19 outbreaks
June 2, 2021The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) announced a statewide system to monitor wastewater for the virus that causes COVID-19, providing…
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Cahokia Mounds Indian Market Days to be held June 4-6
May 31, 2021The annual Indian Market Days at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site on June 4-6 will showcase the works of Native American artists. The market will showcase artisans and their artistry…
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Extension program supports farm mental health efforts
May 30, 2021America’s farm families are paying a heavy mental toll as they deal with unpredictable weather, variable input costs, long work hours, and unpredictable commodity prices. A…
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Museum exhibition showcases work of Calumet City fiber Artist
May 28, 2021A new exhibition, “Ancestral Threads: The Fiber Art of Sherise Wright”, opened Friday, May 28 at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield. The exhibition celebrates the…
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Supreme Court won’t hear restaurant’s case on indoor dining ban
May 27, 2021SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court will not take up a case from a suburban restaurant challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s indoor dining ban. FoxFire Tavern in Kane County asked…
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