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Grain bin

1 week ago

Man rescued from grain bin in Nokomis

"Relief cuts" in the grain bin and the moving around of grain helped to rescue the man.

3 weeks ago

$2B investment for Tuscola ammonia plant

Cronus Chemicals will build huge fertilizer plant.

Farm Progress Show in Decagtur

3 weeks ago

Farm Progress Show celebrating 20 years of Progress City

"Decatur is in the middle of what we call the three I-s: Indiana, Illinois and Iowa," said Rick Wild, the On-site Operations Manager for the show.

Tractors on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur.

3 weeks ago

Farm Progress Show takes over Decatur this week

Everything from tractors and seed, to NASCAR drivers and politicians, will be at the Farm Progress Show.

Rice crop

4 weeks ago

U of I researcher leads groundbreaking development in rice breeding

A rising global population with growing economic power means demand for high-quality grain will continue to increase, making efficient and cost-effective breeding programs essential.

"Bruce,' the grand champion steer at the Illinois State Fair, shown by Kadie Hummel (right).

4 weeks ago

A steer named Bruce is the star of the Illinois State Fair

He means scholarship money for Kadie Hummel of Cabrey, Ill.

Recent Headlines

13 hours ago in Entertainment

Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members

Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.