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Howard Lutnick, Trump’s commerce secretary, faces calls to resign over Epstein ties
Howard Lutnick, Trump’s commerce secretary, faces calls to resign over Epstein ties
Rep. Thomas Massie arrives for a House vote on the funding bill to reopen the government, February 3, 2026, in Washington. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick,...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Howard Lutnick, Trump’s commerce secretary, faces calls to resign over Epstein ties
Streator man found deceased Monday on rural Utica property
Streator man found deceased Monday on rural Utica property
A man who fled an Utica accident weeks ago was found deceased nearby on Monday. In a release, La Salle County Sheriff Adam Diss said deputies were dispatched about 11:30am
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February 10, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Streator man found deceased Monday on rural Utica property
UK police assess new claims about former Prince Andrew, as Prince William, Kate speak out about Epstein files
UK police assess new claims about former Prince Andrew, as Prince William, Kate speak out about Epstein files
Prince Andrew, Duke of York arrives for the Requiem Mass service for Katharine, Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025, in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:35 AM
UK police assess new claims about former Prince Andrew, as Prince William, Kate speak out about Epstein files
Expert says leadership gaps can derail farm succession planning
Expert says leadership gaps can derail farm succession planning
A member of the Purdue Ag Alumni Association says having the right succession plan in place is key to preserving the farm for the next generation. Jim Bishop, owner of Conjunction Leadership, says there...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Expert says leadership gaps can derail farm succession planning
Soybeans, corn, wheat finish mixed ahead of USDA update
Soybeans, corn, wheat finish mixed ahead of USDA update
Soybeans were mixed. There’s more rain in the forecast for Argentina, while Brazil’s record harvest continues to move forward. There are concerns about the impact of excessively wet weather in parts...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Soybeans, corn, wheat finish mixed ahead of USDA update
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 9, 2026
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 9, 2026
Mar. corn $4.28 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $11.10 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $297.80, down $5.80Mar. soybean oil 56.69, up 136 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.28 and 3/4,...
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February 10, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 9, 2026
‘Practical Magic’ stage musical in development with Norah Jones, Gregg Wattenberg score
‘Practical Magic’ stage musical in development with Norah Jones, Gregg Wattenberg score
Sandra Bullock and Nichole Kidman star in the 1998 film 'Practical Magic.' (Getty Images/Handout)A musical based on the beloved film Practical Magic is on the way.This new production will be produced...
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February 10, 2026 at 12:35 AM
‘Practical Magic’ stage musical in development with Norah Jones, Gregg Wattenberg score
Catherine O’Hara cause of death revealed
Catherine O’Hara cause of death revealed
Catherine O'Hara attends a red carpet for 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at on Aug. 28, 2024, in Venice, Italy. (Stefania D'Alessandro/WireImage via Getty...
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February 10, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Catherine O’Hara cause of death revealed
Michael McDonald, George Thorogood among the 2026 Musician Hall of Fame inductees
Michael McDonald, George Thorogood among the 2026 Musician Hall of Fame inductees
Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers performs during the 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony on June 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of...
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February 10, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Michael McDonald, George Thorogood among the 2026 Musician Hall of Fame inductees
Celebrity Firefighter Bartenders Raise Thousands Of Dollars For United Way
Celebrity Firefighter Bartenders Raise Thousands Of Dollars For United Way
It was a case of cold ones for a cause.
www.starvedrock.media
February 9, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Celebrity Firefighter Bartenders Raise Thousands Of Dollars For United Way
Why invasive spotted lanternflies are thriving in the US
Why invasive spotted lanternflies are thriving in the US
Spotted lanternflies stand on a railing next to the Hudson River as the sun sets on the skyline of New York, Aug. 26, 2023. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Scientists are getting a better understanding...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Why invasive spotted lanternflies are thriving in the US
Trump to exclude Democratic governors from usually bipartisan meeting at the White House
Trump to exclude Democratic governors from usually bipartisan meeting at the White House
US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, early on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images)(WASHINGTON)...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Trump to exclude Democratic governors from usually bipartisan meeting at the White House
Sorghum, soybean export inspections rise year-over-year
Sorghum, soybean export inspections rise year-over-year
The USDA’s weekly export inspections numbers were mostly up on the year. Soybeans and sorghum inspections as of the week ending February 5th continue to pick up the pace thanks to improved sales to...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Sorghum, soybean export inspections rise year-over-year
Proactive financial reviews are a critical tool to farm risk management
Proactive financial reviews are a critical tool to farm risk management
An ag attorney says regular financial reviews could help producers avoid loan defaults and bankruptcy. Austin Peiffer is with Iowa-based Ag and Business Legal Strategies. “It’s essential to have...
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February 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Proactive financial reviews are a critical tool to farm risk management
Duran Duran announces new Las Vegas dates at the Fountainbleau
Duran Duran announces new Las Vegas dates at the Fountainbleau
Tour admat for Duran Duran at Fontainebleau Las Vegas (Courtesy of Live Nation)Duran Duran is returning to Las Vegas.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band is set to headline four nights at the Fontainebleau...
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February 9, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Duran Duran announces new Las Vegas dates at the Fountainbleau
USDA reports strong December gains for cheese, butter; dry milk production lags
USDA reports strong December gains for cheese, butter; dry milk production lags
The USDA says processors increased production of most dairy products in December, with butter seeing the largest monthly gains. Total cheese production was 1.28 billion pounds, nearly seven percent more...
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February 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
USDA reports strong December gains for cheese, butter; dry milk production lags
NASDA: New trade agreements could open the door for U.S. farmers
NASDA: New trade agreements could open the door for U.S. farmers
The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says the Trump administration needs to prioritize maintaining current and finalizing new trade deals. Ted McKinney, the former...
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February 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
NASDA: New trade agreements could open the door for U.S. farmers
Grain markets search for pricing opportunities as old-crop supplies linger
Grain markets search for pricing opportunities as old-crop supplies linger
The grain merchandiser with Premier Cooperative says many farmers are likely still holding onto significant portions of their 2025 corn and soybean crops. Doug Crop tells Brownfield, “In central Illinois,...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Grain markets search for pricing opportunities as old-crop supplies linger
Coroner And Investigators Respond To Utica Call
Coroner And Investigators Respond To Utica Call
A death investigation was launched just before noon Monday in Utica.
www.starvedrock.media
February 9, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Coroner And Investigators Respond To Utica Call
Attached Garage Catches Fire In Peru
Attached Garage Catches Fire In Peru
A garage caught fire early Monday afternoon in Peru.
www.starvedrock.media
February 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Attached Garage Catches Fire In Peru
Streator Officers Jail Two for Failure to Appear in Court
Streator Officers Jail Two for Failure to Appear in Court
Streator police arrested a local man at their station on South Bloomington Street. It happened at about 6 p.m. on Saturday night. Sixty-two-year-old Joseph Kelly of Streator had been wanted
www.starvedrock.media
February 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Streator Officers Jail Two for Failure to Appear in Court
Construction Progressing Quickly On Peru Coffee Shop
Construction Progressing Quickly On Peru Coffee Shop
A popular Peru coffee destination will soon have new digs.
www.starvedrock.media
February 9, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Construction Progressing Quickly On Peru Coffee Shop
Felix “The Cat” Rodriguez, 69, of Ottawa
Felix “The Cat” Rodriguez, 69, of Ottawa
Felix "The Cat" Rodriguez, 69, of Ottawa, IL, formally of Streator, IL, was unexpectedly called home Thursday,...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Felix “The Cat” Rodriguez, 69, of Ottawa
CME cash dairy prices mostly lower
CME cash dairy prices mostly lower
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with significant butter sales. Dry whey unchanged at $0.73. Blocks down $0.0275 at $1.4450. Three sales were made at $1.42...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:35 PM
CME cash dairy prices mostly lower
Midday cash livestock markets
Midday cash livestock markets
Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. Bids and asking prices have yet to be established as buyers and sellers are busy taking inventory. If business follows the trend of recent weeks, look for...
1430wcmy.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Midday cash livestock markets