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The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives salutes …
Farm Credit Services stands ready to help Illinois farmers grow their ­operations.

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The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives salutes …
Telephone co-ops evolving into full telecommunication service providers.

The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives salutes …
Illinois Green Pastures Fiber Cooperative – our wool producers

Home Grown Goodness
Tips to take you from beginning gardener to master of the neighborhood.

The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives salutes …
GROWMARK - still on the mark with farmers

Caring for Cisco
Sister finds comfort in taking care of her late sister's beloved horse. The touching story wins her top honors.

2012 Year of Cooperatives
The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives salutes the co-op structure and tips its hat to other cooperatives in a year-long series.

Youth Turkey Hunt
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is working with landowners to improve outdoor activities for young hunters. This spring there will be three turkey seasons for hunters under 16.

Finance Personality
Understanding your financial personality can help you avoid a retirement ­crisis.

Wind Energized Co-Ops
Pioneer Trail Wind Farm's first wind turbines were energized and will begin serving co-op members soon.

Dixon Mounds Museum
A museum that helps preserve and educate us on Illinois' American Indian past receives co-op assistance in reducing its future energy costs.

Tour of Honor
The Honor Flight program honors WWII veterans with flight to Washington, D.C. memorials.

Electrifying Cars
Bloomington-Normal could become the first model electric vehicle community in Illinois.

Cooperative America
Nearly half of all Americans are co-op members.

Less is More
The McMansion is out. Now smaller is smarter when it comes to building and remodeling homes.

Cool Energy Savings
You can save $200 by replacing your old refrigerator.

Efficiency Home Upgrades
Find out how to make some simple, low-cost home efficiency upgrades.

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Find out how to avoid computer malware attacks from an Illinois cyber security expert.

Balancing Efficiency & Comfort
You can balance energy efficiency, comfort and convenience.

New Generation Needed
New regulations may mean it's lights out for older power plants.

Senior Sidekick
Springfield woman launches new business to help seniors and their families.

Illinois Country Mother of the Year crowned
Members and readers celebrate crowning of Country Mother of the Year.

Postal Service
Small town post offices could close.

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Who to call when your power goes out.

Haiti Help
Illinois co-op personnel help teach line safety in Haiti.

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Reader Q & A - Answers to some of the interesting questions asked by our readers.

What is a Co-op?
You are not alone. You are a member and an owner along with millions of Americans

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Virus removal and cute puppy videos. What more could you want?

Look Out For Drafts
If you can feel the cold coming in, it's probably time to seal up and insulate.

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Safe and easy ways to go on-line and pay your monthly bills.

Co-Op Price Pressure
Find out what co-ops are doing to meet the growing pressure on energy prices.

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Space heater misconceptions explained.