R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm Progress Show returns
June 30, 2021In this week’s column, we spotlight an Illinois farmer’s testimony on Capitol Hill, along with information on how farmers can test products offered by start-up agtech companies…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: U of I Feed Tech Center makes debut
June 23, 2021This week’s report offers the latest Illinois crop conditions, along with information on the opening of the new, $20 million Feed Technology Center at the University of Illinois….
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Mistreatment of students leads state to cut ties with special needs academy
May 17, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Officials from multiple state agencies said May 14 that they are cutting ties with a residential school that serves children in state care with mental and developmental…
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Don’t believe cicada hype: Big brood won’t emerge here this year
April 2, 2021You’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,…
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81 percent of northwest school districts report a teacher shortage problem
March 5, 2021Editor’s Note: Shaw Media Local News Network reporters Kelli Duncan, Cassie Buchman, Tom Collins, Kathleen Schultz and Katie Finlon contributed to this report. SPRINGFIELD…
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Right to Repair Act would help farmers maintain equipment
March 4, 2021SPRINGFIELD — Legislation backed by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group would require farming equipment manufacturers to make software required for repairs available to consumers…
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Keeping safe as extreme cold and snow sweep across Illinois
February 15, 2021The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are warning the public that a major winter storm will create hazardous conditions across the state, urging…
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Higher education reform bill aims for racial equity
January 10, 2021SPRINGFIELD – A bill aimed at making college education and teacher preparation programs more accessible and affordable for people of color began working its way through the…
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