Farmers may avoid one of their biggest fears again this season, drought-like conditions after a wet spring, based on the Natonal Weather Service July outlook that predicted an increased chance of below-normal temperatures and above-average precipitation for the month across much of the state....
Grain and livestock markets will observe normal trading hours ahead of the extended holiday weekend. All markets and government offices are closed Friday, July 3.
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Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed the 50% budget passed by lawmakers last month, but lawmakers will be returning to Springfield later this month to possible overturn the governor's actions....
