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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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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Past meets present at 75th Heart of Illinois Fair
— July 11, 2024The Heart of Illinois Fair was created out of the generosity and hard work of thousands of people in the wake of World War II. Now, 75 years later, after changes large and small, fair…
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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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