As the harvest rolls on in central Illinois, local authorities are offering some basic reminders for a busy season for area farmers.

On the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday, Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers reminded Regional Radio listeners that farm equipment is very large and takes up a lot of space on roadways, so be careful anytime you are around it.

While getting held up in rural areas where it is difficult to pass can be a nuisance, Chief Lowers reminds this is a short-lived process and it is a very important time of the year for thousands of residents across DeWitt County and central Illinois.

As the crops come out of the ground, deer are also going to become more active. We'll hear more on that from the Chief in the days ahead on Regional Radio.