This week’s headlines include reports on record U.S. pork exports, the newly elected president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, the effects of variable weather on herbicides,…
SPRINGFIELD — Dangerous sub-zero temperatures and massive snow accumulation across Illinois prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker to issue a disaster proclamation for the entire state on Tuesday,…
The 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…
This week’s farm and rural news report includes a drop in farm bankruptcies during 2020, which occurred as farmer confidence in the agricultural economy intensified. But are those…
SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched an investigation into the Illinois EPA over whether the planned relocation of an industrial scrap shredder on Chicago’s…
The Tazewell County Clerk is asking artistic residents to display their pride of Tazewell County on the cover of the 2021 county yearbook. Each year the county clerk releases a yearbook…
Illinois farmers are currently enjoying a price rally for corn, soybeans and wheat that has stretched through January. This is leading crop advisers to recommend double-cropping —…
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration announced the planned opening of a new center for incarcerated youth in central Illinois Tuesday, Feb. 2, the latest step in a…
SPRINGFIELD — Since assuming his new role a few short weeks ago, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch has distinguished himself from his predecessor, Rep. Michael Madigan. For…
SPRINGFIELD – The election of Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives marked the beginning of a new era in state politics. Not only is he…
First openly LGBTQ legislative ...
SPRINGFIELD – House Majority Leader Greg Harris, the number two Democrat in ...
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Illinois farmer Jeff O’Connor hosted President Joe Biden and Ag Secretary Tom ...
DCFS chief faces more ...
Leah is a 13-year-old girl under Department of Children and Family Services ...
Pritzker signs legislation supporting ...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on May 18 signed two bills designed to provide ...
