This week’s farm and rural news roundup offers information about Rep. Cheri Bustos’ appointment to a key Democratic leadership position, along with news of a new U of I publication…
McLean County YMCA fundraising effort inching close to goal The Bloomington-Normal YMCA’s goal of raising $16 million for a larger facility is nearing completion, organizers…
“Annie’s Project – Empowering Women in Agriculture” is being co-sponsored by University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit, and Peoria County Farm Bureau…
McLean County Drug overdose deaths declined in 2018 As 2018 came to a close, McLean County officials revealed encouraging statistics concerning the years-long epidemic…
A Heartland Community College student has been selected to receive a prestigious scholarship for study abroad this summer. Heartland student Michael Jackson has been awarded the Benjamin…
You could say the Miller Park Zoo ended 2018 on a high note. From an outside organization’s sensory certification recognition to hosting what could potentially be a scientific breakthrough,…
A happy new year to all of my readers! Wishing the news was better, but the new year has so far been dominated by news of the partial government shutdown. Guess which business sector…
The Four Seasons Gardening – Skype Webinar Series is offered this winter by the University of Illinois Extension horticulture team. Live webinars will be offered three times per…
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
