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Published by
Association of Illinois
Electric Cooperatives
John Lowrey
Editor
Jack D. Halstead
Senior Editor
Janeen Keener,
Joseph W. Richardson
Associate Editors
Sandy Wolske
Advertising Coordinator
Elayne Rhodes
Administrative Assistant
Cheryl Howard, Lisa Riddle
& Erin Weller
Graphic Designers
Mike Thompson
Graphic Technician
Angie Bingenheimer
Circulation Coordinator
Illinois Country Living is a monthly publication serving the communications needs of 21 locally owned, not-for-profit Illinois electric cooperatives. More than 160,000 families receive the magazine as part of their electric cooperative membership. Monthly columns and stories provide information about topics and issues that affect the quality of their lives.
Illinois Country Living (ISSN number 1086-8062) is published monthly and is the official publication of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives, 6460 South Sixth Frontage Road, Springfield, IL 62707. The cost is $2.40 plus postage per year for members of subscribing cooperatives and $5 per year for all others. Periodical postage paid at Springfield, Illinois, and additional mailing offices.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Illinois Country Living, P.O. Box 3787, Springfield, Illinois 62708.
CO-OP MEMBERS: When requesting an address change, please include the name of your cooperative. Telephone: (217) 529-5561
Advertising and editorial inquiries should be directed to Illinois Country Living, P.O. Box 3787. Springfield, Illinois 62708. National advertising representative; The Weiss Group, 14826 North 54th Place. Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (602) 482-8844. Acceptance of advertising by ICL does not imply endorsement by the publisher or the electric co-operatives of Illinois of the product or service advertised. Advertisers are screened by the publisher and every effort is made to protect the subscriber, but ICL is not responsible for the performance of the product or service advertised.
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COVER STORY
9 The land before Lincoln
Joliet, Marquette, LaSalle—Men whose contributions rival those of Lincoln, but how many of us know? Actors like those on the cover, who are portraying frontier soldiers at Fort De Chartres, bring the past to life in a new documentary.
FEATURES
7 Buying a new air conditioner
Air conditioners are a major purchase, but can save you money in the long run.
22 Power supply shortages possible
Several regional problems, including the fact that several power plants are down, could result in a power shortage if this summer proves to be unusually hot.
28 She's no Lassie, but we love her anyway
Finally, Susan Wildemuth introduces us to Spud, the dog.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Barbara Hill Nowack, the executive director of the Illinois Sustainable Agricultural Society, dicusses the need to balance profitability with sustainability.
5 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Channel Earth, Farm Progress Show, soy oil diesel fuel, and much more.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Storage sheds relieve overcrowding, but check siting requirements first.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Learn how to keep the bloom on your summer garden.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Do you have sick-house syndrome? Fresh air is the cure.
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