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  • Currents
  • August 2026

Quick action urged for FEMA reform

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  • Currents
  • August 2026

The watchdog for a reliable electric grid

Before arriving in Washington, D.C., Illinois Youth Tour students visit Gettysburg, where they learn about the pivotal Civil War battle.
  • Currents
  • August 2026

Co-op students make their mark in D.C.

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  • Prairie Table
  • August 2026

The secret is in the sauce

Tucked into trees, a dilapidated red barn with a green roof can be seen
  • SnapShots
  • August 2026

Farmscapes

Photo by Mark Gilliland/Pioneer Utility Resources
  • Energy Solutions
  • August 2026

The efficient home

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  • Support Local
  • August 2026

Stay frosty

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  • Safety Check
  • August 2026

A degree in safety

A woman drives a red tractor during harvest time
  • Feature Stories
  • August 2026

Through the ages

The dog lies on a green lawn and covers its muzzle with a paw
  • Garden Wise
  • August 2026

Doggone lawn problems

Computer rendering of GE Vernova Hitachi's BWRX-300 small modular reactor, the design that the Tennessee Valley Authority is considering building at the Clinch River site in eastern Tennessee.
  • Powered Up
  • August 2026

Modern nuclear technologies

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  • First Thoughts
  • August 2026

Giving away $1,000 for our 1,000th issue

Kaskaskia Liberty Bell displayed inside a small brick building
  • Feature Stories
  • July 2026

Where freedom rings

Tamara Phillips, retiring Norris Electric Cooperative general manager, passes the keys to the co-op to her successor Luke Johnson, former CEO of Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
  • Currents
  • July 2026

Leadership transitions for Norris Electric, Tri-County Electric cooperatives

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  • Powered Up
  • July 2026

Staying one step ahead

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  • Finest Cooking
  • July 2026

Homemade Brown Sugar

Child girl jumping high on big trampoline outside in garden on summer sunset.
  • Safety Check
  • July 2026

Play it safe

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  • Currents
  • July 2026

REA at 90 years

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  • Finest Cooking
  • July 2026

Oven-Made Caramel Corn

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  • Finest Cooking
  • July 2026

Brown Sugar Icing

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  • Finest Cooking
  • July 2026

Jalapeno Poppers

Spices and Herbs, Lovage plant (Levisticum officinale) growing in the garden.
  • Garden Wise
  • July 2026

Rooted in flavor

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  • Finest Cooking
  • July 2026

Brown Sugar Cookie Bars

Portrait of gentleman in denim shirt closing door of oven while looking at frying pan with beef steak
  • Energy Solutions
  • July 2026

The power of timing

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  • Prairie Table
  • July 2026

A sweet stop

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  • Currents
  • July 2026

Youth Tour makes its mark

Becky Barlow marches in the 250th anniversary parade in Concord, Mass. Far right: Rob Morrison leads the “Concord cousins” in the parade. Photos courtesy of Maia Kennedy Photography
  • Feature Stories
  • July 2026

A tale of two Concords

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  • Finest Cooking
  • July 2026

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

Power lines in a farm field on a sunny day with clouds
  • First Thoughts
  • July 2026

What is FERC and why does it matter to electric co-ops?

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  • Currents
  • July 2026

Four Illinois electric co-ops receive more than $10 million in grid resilience grants

A toddler stands in a feed box while black and white cows stare at him
  • SnapShots
  • July 2026

Summer fun

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  • Feature Stories
  • June 2026

A revival happening now.

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