SPRINGFIELD – State officials on Wednesday, Jan. 27 announced the purchase of a 17-story office building in Chicago’s West Loop for $73.25 million, a move Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s…
From helping small farmers provide locally grown foods to supporting businesses through difficult times, new University of Illinois Extension staff are dedicated to meeting the needs…
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing “Lame Duck Look Back” series in which Capitol News Illinois is following up on the major bills that passed both chambers of the…
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth has renewed her effort to end the small refinery waivers for ethanol production issued under the Trump administration, which hit Illinois corn growers in the…
SPRINGFIELD — Sen. Heather Steans, a Chicago Democrat, plans to resign at the end of the month, after a 12-year tenure in the Illinois Senate. “It’s been the privilege of a lifetime…
Join the McLean County Master Gardeners for a virtual gardening event this spring, the 19th annual Home, Lawn, and Garden Day. The event will take place from the comfort of your home…
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…
Yorkville Public Library is challenging the community to read a total of 20,000 minutes starting now through Feb. 26. This program is for readers of all ages. If the goal is met,…
SPRINGFIELD – One day after state House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, announced a suspension — but not a withdrawal — of his campaign for another term as speaker, a state…
An agreement between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and East St. Louis School District 189 will provide mentoring and educational opportunities, summer camps and potential…
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker on May 18 signed two bills designed to provide ...
