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How a solar development turned from threat to opportunity for an Illinois farmer

By Kari Lydersen,

4 hours ago

By Kari Lydersen,

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Bruce Drake

36m ago

I know several instances where solar was installed, and they all say the same thing. If it wasn't for the tax credits, it would not be economically viable. Once again, our taxes were being wasted.

Art Foltynewicz

1h ago

solar farms and wind farms are a waste of farm ground and tax payer money.

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