February 06, 2023
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Lawmaker tells Yorkville Chamber state crime law will backfire

That was the assessment of state Rep. David Welter, R-Morris, who called the legislation “The Criminal’s Bill of Rights.”

By Mark Foster●

Cover crops, soil health focus of farm bureau Nutrient Stewardship Field Day

Cover crops and soil health are what drew about 50 other farmers to a Nutrient Stewardship Field Day put on by the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau on Tuesday morning at Mark Monier’s farm. It was the third of nine such events this summer being conducted by Illinois Farm Bureau and numerous partners.

By Christopher Heimerman●

Lumber prices on the rise throughout suburbs

Soaring prices for lumber and other materials have led builders -- both large organizations and do-it-yourselfers -- to change their plans or pay far more than expected.

By Doug T. Graham - Daily Herald Media Group●