Golden contributions: Former Redbirds made Olympic history
More than a dozen Redbirds have represented Illinois State University at the Olympic games dating back to 1936, from Doug Collins to Charlotte Lewis. Historian Tom Emery profiles two... The post Golden...
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As of press time, corn prices had bottomed out at less than $4 per bushel — what does this mean to farmers with a record Illinois corn crop projected for 2024? We have a look at that... The post R.F.D....
View ArticleSweet Corn Circus returns to Normal
This weekend uptown Normal will once again be filled with the smell of hot sweet corn and the presence of youthful vibes as the Sweet Corn Circus returns. The two-day event, which... The post Sweet...
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Crops are rapidly maturing, and record Illinois corn and soybean yields are expected this fall as farmers prepare their combines for harvest. Please read on for this week’s farm and... The post R.F.D....
View ArticleFugate Woods comes alive with Creatures of the Night
Encountering ghosts, ghouls and goblins is highly unlikely, but hearing spooky sounds in the thick of night is indeed imaginable when University of Illinois Extension master naturalists... The post...
View ArticleVideo series showcases Illinois’ stretch of historic Route 66
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Tourism has announced the release of “Illinois Recharged: Real Stories on Route 66”, a video series... The post Video series...
View ArticlePush made for more public transit funding
SPRINGFIELD – Public transit agencies in downstate Illinois are joining Chicago area rail and bus operators in asking the state for help balancing their budgets. A state committee... The post Push...
View ArticleChronicle Media earns nine news awards
Members of the Chronicle Media staff captured nine awards in the Northern Illinois News Association’s 2024 competition. Chronicle writers earned five first-place awards, with... The post Chronicle...
View ArticleChronicle Media goes live on Election Night
Chronicle Media will be providing live election coverage beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday on our Facebook page — https://www.facebook.com/chroniclemediallc/. Join Rick Hibbert, Bill... The post Chronicle...
View ArticleSorensen outperforms Harris in 17th Congress reelection win
In an election cycle that saw presidential candidate Kamala Harris underperform her predecessor Joe Biden in the 17th Congressional District vote, Congressman Eric Sorensen turned in... The post...
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