February was extremely mild
February was mild in Illinois. The preliminary statewide average February temperature was 39.4 which is 8.3 degrees above the 1991-2020...
General CRP signup underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the...
View from the Cab: Opportunities await
By Kent Casson If you know a college student, tell them about some exciting scholarship opportunities coming up with the Illinois Pork...
Auctions set for Ridgeview, F-C
More local FFA auctions are planned this weekend. The 16th annual Flanagan-Cornell FFA Alumni Auction is Saturday (March 2) with dinner...
Ban proposed on non-cage free eggs
Under proposed legislation in the State Senate from Aurora Democrat Linda Holmes, non-cage-free eggs would be banned in Illinois. This...
Rural survey seeks public input
The McLean County Regional Planning Commission (MCRPC) is seeking public input for a regional Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP),...