Hoopeston's Arends Bros. bringing back windmills

Half a century ago, windmills dotted the rural landscape.

Could farms once again use wind energy in the 21st century?

Arends Bros., known for selling John Deere tractors and other farm equipment, has started marketing wind turbines to farms and businesses in Illinois.

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