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.

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 ...

Broomcorn harvesting used to be a major part of the U.S. agriculture industry before being swept away in the 1990s, but one Kentucky craftsperson is looking to bring it back. Artisan broom-maker ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...