We lead this week’s farm and rural news roundup with– sadly– more bad news for corn and soybean growers. What implications will an increase of more than four million acres…
STATE State to hire conservation police The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking applicants for the position of Conservation Police Officer Trainee. The department…
The freedom to farm represents one of the greatest reasons to celebrate Independence Day. We tip our hats to Illinois’ and America’s farmers and ranchers who provide us with a safe,…
JULY 5 Magician Rick Entertains at the Library Thursday, 2 p.m. Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St. Free Program includes balloon modeling, balloon twisting, and comedy magic. For…
STATE Department of Aging calling attention to elder abuse June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Illinois, and the state’s Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging “Building…
JULY 12 Live Music at Idlewood Park Thursday, 7-9 p.m. 450 E. Greenwood, Morton Free ‘JC and the Redemption’ will offer up their music. For more information, call 309-263-7429….
STATE Tickets for bicentennial celebration on sale July 6 Illinois is the Land of Lincoln and of the Ferris wheel, cellphone, zipper, skyscraper, dentistry, the NFL and the Tootsie…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup is led by news of the House passage of an extremely partisan farm bill, and a weather update from the Illinois state climatologist. In addition,…
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
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 ...
