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July 21, 2021This week’s farm and rural news roundup offers information on moisture-related crop issues turning up in Illinois fields, along with information on Farm-to-School government grants…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup offers information on moisture-related crop issues turning up in Illinois fields, along with information on Farm-to-School government grants…
Using revenue generated from adult-use cannabis sales, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) announced 21 grants totaling $3.5 million to organizations offering…
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching will begin on Monday, July 19, weather permitting, on Interstate 39 from two miles north of IL 116 (Exit 22)…
Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin has promoted Deputy Chief Keith Cross to become the city’s next police chief. Irvin made the announcement at a Wednesday, July 14 press conference. Cross,…
BLOOMINGTON — America’s independence from foreign, fossil-based fuels hit a roadblock just before the nation’s 246th birthday. On July 2, the D.C. Court of Appeals struck down…
Two symphony concerts under the stars, are coming to Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Admission to both concerts is free with paid parking. West Suburban Symphony Saturday, July 31, 7:30 p.m….
Yorkville Public Library is open Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to -7 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 to 4 p.m. Virtual 3-D printing Leah English provides a step…
Starting in July and until the weather gets cold again, Chillicothe Public Library will offer a free family-friendly movie in its parking lot each month. Attendees are invited to bike,…
The opportunities are vast when it comes to inspiring others to enjoy nature. University of Illinois Extension master naturalist (EMN) Pam Tomka uses her grant writing skills to help Wildlife…
The United States Department of Agriculture has given the following six counties emergency declaration for drought: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, Lake, and McHenry This natural disaster…
CHICAGO – In the weeks following then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s forced ouster of his longtime chief of staff following allegations of sexual harassment, a high-ranking…
SPRINGFIELD – The Rosenberg Moon Habitat was named 2023’s “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” in a contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. The habitat is manufactured…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that gives financial protection to children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media….
SPRINGFIELD – A measure spurred by reports of abuse at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday, March 29 and will head to the House….
CHICAGO – Longtime Commonwealth Edison contract lobbyist Jay Doherty thought he was merely reminiscing and giving advice to a colleague and friend in a February 2019 meeting set up…
CHICAGO – Consumer advocates, environmentalists and Chicago residents gathered in front of the Chicago offices of Peoples Gas this week to call on the Illinois Commerce Commission…
Retired Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos’ Next Generation Fuels Act, which would establish carbon emission standards in new automobiles and encourage corn ethanol production, has been reintroduced….