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Thursday, May 30, 2013  A new livestock operation was approved in Lima, Ill., but not all the locals are in hog heaven about the development.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  A proposed hog confinement is back in the hands of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Some area residents say a plan to build a large-scale hog confinement near Lima stinks. The Adams County Board meeting room turned out to be standing room only Monday night.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Illinois loan programs offer more flexibility for concerned farmers.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  The Illinois Department of Agriculture is challenging you. Are you up for it?

Thursday, July 19, 2012  South Morgan Acres' new hog confinement is causing controversy among community members.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  A proposed hog confinement operation in Southeastern McDonough County is facing serious setbacks.

Friday, September 30, 2011  CAUTION GRAPHIC PHOTOS: Ginger has been adopted by a loving family and we got to see her Friday. She's doing just fine!

Thursday, September 22, 2011  CAUTION GRAPHIC PHOTOS: The Adams County animal warden needs your help to find the owner of a German short-haired Pointer found last Sunday with injuries from an embedded collar.

Monday, July 18, 2011  That last four of those neglected horses were transported to a horse rescue facility in Barrington, Ill.

Friday, July 15, 2011  A southeastern McDonough County resident who is fighting the proposal of Shamrock Acres hog confinement has filed suit against the Illinois Department of Agriculture

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Quest stables formed just a few years ago to rescue abused, neglected and unwanted horses and give them a new life.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Illinois farmers who want to learn the latest in soil conservation practices may attend one of three seminars the Illinois Department of Agriculture and other agencies will host this month.

Monday, December 27, 2010  The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is reminding the public about a new law designed to protect consumers by requiring pet stores, animal shelters and animal controls to disclose certain information before they sell or adopt out cats and dogs.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  Disaster declaration approved for 92 counties in Illinois because of heavy flooding earlier this year.