This week we take a brief look at a new bill that would benefit small farm and food production, along with a deeper dive into what farm purchases are exempt from sales tax, courtesy…
As Chicago area continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and more of the region’s residents return to work, Metra is adding service on three of its lines – the BNSF, Milwaukee…
You’ve probably heard the buzz — pun intended — that it’s going to be a noisy summer across much of the country, with 17-year cicadas expected to emerge across 15 states,…
Editor’s Note: Shaw Media Local News Network reporters Kelli Duncan, Cassie Buchman, Tom Collins, Kathleen Schultz and Katie Finlon contributed to this report. SPRINGFIELD…
Topping this week’s agriculture news, several Illinois farmers have assumed leadership positions in national soybean organizations. In addition, we have a summary of the latest organic…
In this election-free edition of RFD News & Views, livestock producers are now eligible for grants that help defray the expense of resupplying or purchasing a new emergency response…
The nation’s top postal executive plans to suspend a series of changes that critics say have slowed mail delivery and could affect timely delivery and return of mail-in election ballots…
The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least 11 tornadoes were spotted across northern Illinois during a series of Aug. 10 derecho storms. Derecho is defined as a line of…
Heather Mack seeks pre-trial release ...
Former Oak Park native Heather Mack on Monday, Nov. 21 formally requested ...
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Christkindlmarket has rreturned to the Chicago area providing a memory making experience ...
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois ...
This week’s column is entirely devoted to news from the Illinois Corn ...
Winter weather: The difference between ...
Rain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain are all potential types of winter ...
