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Gardeners warned to keep an eye out for jumping worms

— April 20, 2021

After a long winter, Illinois gardeners are eager for the new growing season. While doing the usual preparations and tasks, home gardeners should be aware of an invasive species…

81 percent of northwest school districts report a teacher shortage problem
— March 5, 2021

Editor’s Note: Shaw Media Local News Network reporters Kelli Duncan, Cassie Buchman, Tom Collins, Kathleen Schultz and Katie Finlon contributed to this report. SPRINGFIELD…
Help Woodstock Opera House get rid of its suds
— June 19, 2020

Woodstock Opera House will be selling all of its remaining beer stock from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20 as a fundraiser. Beer will be sold as either six packs or four packs with a variety…
Leavitt: The end of innocence
— May 27, 2020

As I drove up to the address, I saw the man lying on the driveway, his arm covering his face. It was clear he wouldn’t be getting up and going anywhere ever again. The police were…
COVID-19 devours local jobs
— May 18, 2020

Groupon had become an online go-to spot for deals from local merchants, event venues and travel destinations. However, when those merchants are not open, events are not happening and…

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: State senator promoting farm crisis helpline
— November 5, 2020

In this election-free edition of RFD News & Views, livestock producers are now eligible for grants that help defray the expense of resupplying or purchasing a new emergency response…
Brandmeier on his high energy: ‘I only know one speed —showtime’
— June 2, 2020

(Second of two parts) Most people can’t say they’ve waterskied in front of Chicago’s Water Tower Place with their pants down, but then again, most people aren’t Jonathon Brandmeier….
Lake, McHenry counties won’t make enforcing boating limits a priority
— May 20, 2020

The Memorial Day weekend is traditionally considered to be the “unofficial” start to the boating season on the Chain O’Lakes and Fox River systems, a recreational destination…