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The money comes from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s inauguration ticket sales and will be used to repair major buildings at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

MDARD must receive proposals by Feb. 15.

FFA and 4-H members can apply for Innovative Youth Corn Challenge.

Illinois 4-H team named national livestock judging champions. University of Illinois moves ahead with Feed Technology Center. Compeer Financial awards ag grants. Hybrid rye studied for feed. Ag groups donate pork.

Half of the proceeds from plate sales will go back to the county where the plate was purchased.

Reader Report: What will the future of 4-H in Indiana look like? More people express their opinions, including a former 4-H’er who also has experience as a 4-H parent, leader and judge.

The condemned Coliseum at the Illinois State Fairgrounds will reopen with a new name in 2019.