After 70 harvests, Knox County farmer to retire

David and Brenda Bliss gifted this sign to the Knox County Farm Bureau for its centennial celebration in 2018. David^ a lifelong KCFB member^ is retiring this year after 70 years of farming. (Photo courtesy of Hailey Hennenfent)

David and Brenda Bliss gifted this sign to the Knox County Farm Bureau for its centennial celebration in 2018. David, a lifelong KCFB member, is retiring this year after 70 years of farming. (Photo courtesy of Hailey

House passes energy bill amid debate over costs to consumers 

Rep. Jay Hoffman^ D-Swansea^ speaks about his energy legislation during House floor debate on Oct. 29^ 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, speaks about his energy legislation duringHouse floor debate on Oct. 29, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary  House lawmakers passed a sweeping