R.F.D. News & Views
— September 13, 2024Crops are rapidly maturing, and record Illinois corn and soybean yields are expected this fall as farmers prepare their combines for harvest. Please read on for this week’s farm and…
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Sweet Corn Circus returns to Normal
— August 23, 2024This weekend uptown Normal will once again be filled with the smell of hot sweet corn and the presence of youthful vibes as the Sweet Corn Circus returns. The two-day event, which…
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Golden contributions: Former Redbirds made Olympic history
— August 7, 2024More than a dozen Redbirds have represented Illinois State University at the Olympic games dating back to 1936, from Doug Collins to Charlotte Lewis. Historian Tom Emery profiles two…
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Sorensen grows cash advantage over McGraw in 17th Congressional
— July 24, 2024Incumbent U.S. Congressman Eric Sorensen has widened his cash advantage over challenger Joe McGraw significantly in the 17th District, campaign financial data recently released by the…
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Illinois Democrats praise Biden for historic decision; GOP heaps scorn
— July 21, 2024Elected office holders from around Illinois in both major political parties responded quickly Sunday to President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would no longer seek the Democratic…
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R.F.D. News & Views
— August 22, 2024As of press time, corn prices had bottomed out at less than $4 per bushel — what does this mean to farmers with a record Illinois corn crop projected for 2024? We have a look at that…
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State studies Bloomington-Normal to Peoria express bus
— July 25, 2024The Illinois Department of Transportation has received a $1.2 million federal grant to study the feasibility of operating bus service between Bloomington-Normal and Peoria along the…
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R.F.D. News & Views
— July 24, 2024Last week’s high winds and heavy precipitation didn’t seem to faze the 2024 corn crop, according to observers. For this and more farm and rural news, please read on … Reports:…
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