Buying democracy
— May 9, 2018Let’s face it, the United States of America’s government is not a democracy like the textbook propaganda claims. No matter the intent of the founders, we have evolved into…
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Trump’s Nobel can wait
— May 9, 2018Who would have guessed that a Trump crowd 15 months into his presidency would be chanting, “Nobel! Nobel! Nobel!” As in Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor and philanthropist…
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McLean County Calendar of Events May 9 – May 16
— May 8, 2018MAY 11 Jason Aldean Performs at the Peoria Civic Center Friday, 8 p.m. 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria $38.50-$97.75 Country music singer from Nashville. Tickets available by calling 800-745-3000….
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farmer’s food share record low and more
— May 3, 2018In this week’s farm and rural news roundup: The farmer’s share of the food dollar has fallen to its lowest level since at least 1993, according to the USDA. We also have news about…
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Advocate’s Chase for Champions raises record funds
— May 2, 2018The Advocate BroMenn Service Auxiliary’s biennial Chase for Champions event recognized four winning champions from a field of public safety personnel nominees and raised a record…
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McLean County News Briefs
— May 9, 2018McLean County 4-H initiative fights hunger in McLean, Woodford On April 4, Illinois 4-H passed a major milestone, providing more than one million meals to families as part of the 4-H…
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4-H initiative fights hunger in McLean, Woodford counties
— May 4, 2018Across the state, one event at a time, Illinois 4-H members and volunteers are working on creating more food-secure communities where they live. On April 4, Illinois 4-H passed a major…
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The Republican high-water mark
— May 2, 2018If Republicans aren’t losing their congressional majority this coming fall, they are doing a good job of acting like it. Dozens of Republicans are leaving the House, and last…
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