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Illinois Farm Bureau: Sluggish Farm Economy Continues to Concern Illinois Farmers

Tuesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Considering continued weakness in the farm economy, 33 percent of Illinois farmers surveyed expect the overall financial health of their farms to decline in 2018. Fifty-nine percent said they expect it to remain the same as in 2017. The answers are in response to... Read More.

Governor notes farmers’ contributions at Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting

Tuesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today addressed the importance of agriculture to Illinois’ economy before an audience of hundreds of Illinois farmers and agribusiness leaders gathered at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago.He arrived mid-morning at the general delegate session of... Read More.

Marlow receives plaque for service to RLC, Board of Trustees

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Retired Rend Lake College Architecture Professor and former Trustee Rick Marlow received a plaque in late November for his more than 25 years of service to the college. Rick Marlow, RIGHT, receives a special thanks from RLC President Terry Wilkerson for... Read More.

ISP District 19 conducts OREP in White and Hamilton Counties

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in White and Hamilton Counties during December. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives... Read More.

Rep. Reis to hold travelling office hours in Norris City

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis would like to announce traveling office hours, where Representative Reis will be available in your community to address any constituent concerns.Norris City: Norris City Village Hall406 South Division StreetMonday the 11th of December3:00 pm to 4:00 pmReminder:State Representative David Reis,... Read More.

Wanted KY man arrested Friday in Albion

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

A Henderson, Kentucky man was arrested in Albion in connection to a November murder at a Henderson apartment complex.The U.S. Marshall’s Fugitive Task Force, Illinois State Police, and Edwards County Sheriff’s Department took 18 year old Deangelo Pollard into custody after receiving a... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest annual notice of seasonal closures

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Winter is on its way, temperatures are cooling, and Shawnee National Forest is closing some of its recreation sites and roads for the season. For trail enthusiasts, please remember the seasonal wilderness trail restriction prohibiting stock use between December 1 and March 31 within Lusk... Read More.

Gov. Rauner kicks off yearlong celebration of Illinois Bicentennial

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner and leaders of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission officially kicked off the state’s yearlong 200th birthday celebration at Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier. Illinois Bicentennial will pay tribute to the people, places, and things that are being BORN,... Read More.

Army National Guard soldiers welcomed home after Puerto Rico deployment

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

About 155 members of the Illinois Army National Guard returned home to a warm welcome today at the Peoria Air National Guard Base after a four-week deployment in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.Gov. Bruce Rauner, Maj. Gen. Richard Hayes and Illinois Emergency Management Agency Acting Director... Read More.

Rep. Severin met with the Japanese Consulate in Mt. Vernon

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joined area leaders to meet with Japanese Consul General Naoki Ito on Wednesday, November 29, for a dinner in Mt. Vernon.The Consul General was in town to tour businesses in Southern Illinois and see where the state’s business ties... Read More.