| Farmers ready to hear governor's drought plan |
| Sunday, 15 July 2012 13:37 |
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WALTONVILLE, Ill. (AP) -- A southern Illinois farmer and rancher says his 300 acres of corn are a bust and he's eager to hear the governor's plan for dealing with drought.
Gov. Pat Quinn is set to visit 71-year-old James Laird's farm near Waltonville today ( Monday 7/16).
Laird says he'll likely mow down all his corn, chop it up and feed it to his cattle. Almost a third of the nation's corn crop has been damaged by heat and drought.
Laird hopes his 300 acres of soybeans pull through.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week announced a streamline approach to getting drought-affected farmers and ranchers federal help that could include emergency loans with lower interest rates.
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| Cullom Man Faces Sex Charge |
| Thursday, 12 July 2012 00:10 |
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PONTIAC – Bond was set at $250,000 Monday for a Cullom man chargedwith predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
Livingston County prosecutors say 33-year-old Kevin Cripe committed a sex actwith someone under the age of 13. If convicted, Cripe faces a life sentence in prison, because of a prior criminal sexual assault conviction in DuPage County.
An August 8 preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Cripe.
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| Firefighters Battle Blaze at Momence Farm Business |
| Thursday, 12 July 2012 00:09 |
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Welders may have triggered a fire Wednesday in rural Momence.
The Van Drunen Farms, along Route 114 in Kankakee County, was the scene where about a half-dozen fire departments fought the blaze.
Momence firefighters were being assisted by Grant Park, Aroma Park, St. Anne, Manteno and Peotone.
No serious injury was reported.
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| Historic Farm Days in Penfield |
| Thursday, 12 July 2012 00:05 |
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PENFIELD — Minneapolis-Moline and BF Avery farm equipment will reign at this year's Historic Farm Days, which runs through this weekend in Penfield. And don't be surprised to see a Doodlebug or two.
The annual Historic Farm Days will be held Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the I & I Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club. While there will be a few events Thursday, the show gets rolling Friday.
"We have a new building that has been erected that will host the feature brand equipment," I&I President John Fredrickson said.
A dedication ceremony for the new building is set for Saturday prior to the parade.
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| Poker Run / Block Party Fundraiser to Benefit Firefighters |
| Thursday, 12 July 2012 00:01 |
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The Red Knights Motorcycle Club welcomes participants this Saturday in the 5th Annual “Ride 4 the Rescuers” fundraiser.
The Chapter 14 Red Knights (out of Kankakee County) invite motorcyclists AND OTHERS to gather in Momence for a 12:30 pm line-up at Dixie Highway and West Washington Street.
Red Knight member Steve Wilder says music and entertainment will add to the fun. All are welcome……….
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There’s a $15 fee per driver, $10 per passenger. All proceeds benefit the Firefighters Benevolent Fund… to support families of local firefighters injured in the line-of- duty.
There’s also a Silent Auction and Cash Prizes.
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