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Festival of Lights returns to East Peoria

— November 20, 2022

The 38th annual East Peoria Festival of Lights will be held from Thursday, Nov. 24 through Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. The festival begins with the Parade of Lights, which will take place…

Illinois farmer feels ‘grateful and blessed’ after harvest accident
— November 11, 2022

As a leader in the ag community, Mark Hines has witnessed farmers’ ability to mobilize and help others many times. But he has an even greater appreciation for such care and efforts…
Hunger Walk to benefit Tri-County region
— August 28, 2022

Feeding America network deemed September as Hunger Action Month® (HAM) in an effort to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger nationally. Locally, Food…
Women in agriculture inspired, challenged through Annie’s Project
— August 12, 2022

Farm women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets, and opportunities to a new wave of farmers across the country. In June, 16 women…
DCFS yet to release timeline of involvement after death of 3-year-old
— July 15, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – I’Kera Hill, 3, died of malnutrition and dehydration at a Carbondale hospital on June 22, 2022, according to the child endangerment charges filed in Jackson County…

Pumpkin harvest shows supplies should meet demand
— September 27, 2022

Pumpkin harvest ramped up a little early this year in some parts of the state as growers responded to the threat of late-season rains and the first frost this fall. Rains late in the…
Central Illinois colleges get fed funds for IT workforce development
— August 16, 2022

Illinois Central College, Bradley University and Eureka College, along with 40 community partners have received federal funding of nearly $15 million to develop 1,000 skilled IT employees…
Tazewell County Fair celebrates on work of 4-H
— July 27, 2022

Saturday, July 30 8 a.m. — Show Set Up for all exhibitors and families are asked to help Monday, Aug. 1 7-10 a.m. — Swine, Poultry, Sheep and Rabbit check in 9-11 a.m. — General…