Volunteer efforts can lead University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists (EMN) on some fun adventures. Sometimes those adventures are as close as their backyard. Citizen Science…
Teen Advisory Board What is Teen Advisory Board? TAB is a group of teen volunteers, grades 9-12, who help the library and make a difference in their community by taking an active leadership…
The Illinois Commerce Commission announced it is adding the 861 area code to counties and municipalities presently served by the 309 area code. The 861 area code will “overlay”…
The 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,…
This 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…
Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Omer Osman says the state completed some historic projects in 2021 while outlining progress on projects continuing into this year through…
Four Peoria area businesses were among the 28 small businesses that were recognized by The Illinois Office of Tourism as part of the Illinois Made program The program recognizes each…
As 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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