Bureau News

My name is Stephanie Foltz and I am this summer's Carroll County Farm Bureau Intern.

Summer seems like it will be here in no time. It is coming amongst rain drops however.

Surrounded by nature's lush green landscape, Julian Crews takes a hike along the trails of the Mississippi River.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 3:55 PM by Julie Harker Sandbagging is in high gear in parts of western Illinois and volunteers are being asked to help while producers are also being asked for bales of straw.

Tractors will travel between 30 and 60 miles each day. The Heritage Tractor Adventure route includes rural roadways near the I & M Canal in LaSalle, Kendall and Grundy counties, along with visits to Silver ...

The University of Illinois Extension Bureau County Office is offering a new program, "Real Colors for Kids" for kids ages 8-12. This youth event is from the Family Life Educational Program, which is part of the ...

Ivan J. Stoddard, 92, of Malta, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the DeKalb Area Retirement Center in DeKalb.

Two Bureau teens have pleaded guilty to placing a bomb threat note at the Leepertown Grade School in Bureau.

A 15-hour food service sanitation manager's course and certification class is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 7, 14 and 21 by the Bureau and Putnam County Health Department.

The Bureau and Marshall-Putnam County Farm Bureaus are sponsoring a Prime Timer bus trip to Amish country July 11.

Information about risk management decisions will be in store for participants of the upcoming seminar set for June 11.

Eight volunteers recently graduated from a 63.5-hour training course for Freedom House, a domestic violence and sexual assault services' center.

Agriculture is the most dangerous industry. Each year unnecessary deaths and injuries affect farmers and their families, farm employees, and rescuers.

A child was hit by a stray bullet Wednesday evening while sitting on the couch with his mother in the 300 block of Water Street in Joliet.

CBS 2 West Suburban Bureau Chief Mike Puccinelli reports a manhunt is underway and police say they have two persons of interest. They were canvassing the area Wednesday night searching for they young men.

The apparent gang shooting sent three people to area hospitals, including the young boy.

"In the apartment of 310 Water Street, a young boy was on the couch and was struck in the chest," said Chief Fred Hayes of the Joliet Police Department.

Plainfield's SPRING FEST Brings some Street Closings The Plainfield Police Department is reminding residents and visitors that Spring Fest is set for the weekend of Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th. via WJOL-AM Joliet

“Today marks the beginning of a new phase in care offered by Ogle County Hospice”

Ogle County Hospice officials, community members and hospice supporters attended a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday at the Ogle County Farm Bureau building in Oregon. via Rochelle News Leader

“We are very, very grateful to the municipalities that step forward to do this ... Especially with the increase in mortgage foreclosures and the tough times in the economy, we really need to be able to offer this”

Losing about $29,000 in federal assistance has not stopped the people of Grundy County from being able to help those going through bad times. via Herald News

“They are having fun. They are saying it's the best field trip ever.”

While digging a hole into the dirt for her plant, Vanessa Rangle, 9, found a slimy surprise. via Lincoln-Way Sun

“While it's still huge, population has increased, and a great many of our programs are now related to meeting changing population needs.”

Don Schellhaass, a pillar in agriculture as well as education, is deeply involved in two important things: helping unscramble uncertainties in funding for the McHenry County University of Illinois Extension ... via Northwest Herald

“The difference between the two is taxes”

Temperatures are rising -- and so are gas prices. The price of fuel continues to hit new record levels making thoughts of summer vacations evaporate into thin air. via Lincoln-Way Sun