Regional highway dedicated to honor Vietnam soldier
— May 19, 2022Interstate 39 around Minonk has now been officially dedicated as the “Cpl. Robert D. Janssen Memorial Highway,” in honor of Cpl. Janssen, a soldier from Minonk who lost his life…
Tag: McLean County
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McLean County youths receive 4-H Foundation awards
— May 11, 2022The career achievements of Illinois 4-H members were lauded at the Illinois 4-H Celebration of Excellence held this spring at the I Hotel & Conference Center. The ceremony celebrated…
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Online marketplace opens door for farm-fresh food deliveries
— January 8, 2022A farmer supplier describes Market Wagon as DoorDash for farm products. The company’s CEO and co-founder explains his idea as an online farmers market that delivers to shoppers’…
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IDOT marks halfway point of $167 million McClugage Bridge project
— September 20, 2021As one of the state’s largest infrastructure projects, the $167 million McClugage Bridge near Peoria, built just after World War II, will be upgraded with a new, modern design that…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Pandemic assistance available for specialty farmers
— September 15, 2021This week in farm and rural news we have a summary of the September USDA-WASDE report indicating stronger harvest yields for corn and soybeans. We also have info on more pandemic-related…
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Get ready for spring with annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day
— February 15, 2022Be inspired to grow cut flowers, learn how to properly care for your trees, or get a handle on the basics of everyday gardening at the 20th annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day. Enjoy live…
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Combine fire puts things in whole new light for Normal farm
— October 15, 2021The excitement for the start of harvest went up in flames in a matter of minutes on Ropp Farms near Normal in McLean County. And it left veteran farmer Ken Ropp and his farm manager,…
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McLean County Chamber hosting job fair at Eastland Mall
— September 17, 2021The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the former Bergner’s Parking Lot at Eastland Mall, 1615 E. Empire St.,…
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