ARCOLA — As he was readying his 1929 Model A Roadster for the Broom Corn Festival Parade Saturday afternoon, Chris Key pointed out part of the broomcorn legacy in the town. “That’s about all the broom ...

ARCOLA (JG-TC) -- Arcola touts its heritage as the "broom corn capital of the world" with the annual Broom Corn Festival that takes place each year on the weekend after Labor Day. This year, events ...

Broom corn, also know as broom straw, sorghum vulgare, is a member of the sorghum family and is native to central Africa. Broom corn was grown for a variety of reasons, both helpful and ornamental.

How do you make a broom? You begin with broom corn, which is a type of sorghum, available in Oklahoma and the panhandle of Texas. The seeds need to be removed, the straw sorted into comparable lengths ...

Even though he’s a broom maker, Chris Nibbe’s creativity can’t be swept under the rug. Based in Rochester, Nibbe’s Sweet Corn Brooms makes more than just sweeping tools. Though Nibbe insists that ...

ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Arcola Broom Corn Festival is back this weekend, meaning people in town — including Mayor Jesus Garza — can return to their favorite annual traditions. “The sweep contest, I ...

Your broom was brought to you by Benjamin Franklin. Probably. More on that in a bit. A broom is an essential device for household cleaning. Brooms have been around for centuries, changing very little, ...

For many country music hopefuls, relocating to Nashville is often the first step in trying to break into the music industry. And while some find themselves chasing their dreams to no luck, singer ...

Which straw broom is best? You need a high-quality straw broom to clean your household, and there are many options, including traditional corn brooms and practical push brooms. If you’re looking for a ...

The Broom Palace, under construction at the corner of Main and Locust in Arcola on Thursday, is slated to be completed by the end of the year. Work continues on the Broom Palace at the corner of Main ...

Which straw broom is best? You need a high-quality straw broom to clean your household, and there are many options, including traditional corn brooms and practical push brooms. If you’re looking for a ...