Springtime means sprayers and planting equipment are out in force across Illinois. Springtime also means tornado time, unfortunately. We have reports on the start of planting season,…
You may not think of Cook County as a leader in agricultural production, but a new resolution is calling attention to farming’s role in the Chicagoland economy. We have this news…
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….
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford noted in his weekly weather update that though February may have gone out like a lamb, don’t expect the mild weather to continue. We’ve also…
This week’s farm and rural news headlines include Illinois counties receiving a broadband boost, the new hemp production survey, new regulations affecting dicamba applications and…
This week in Illinois agriculture and rural life, we have more info on proposed CO2 pipelines in Illinois, along with farmers’ 2023 planting intentions and grain stocks report highlights….
This week we have reports on decreasing fertilizer and diesel prices, updates on two key pesticide bills in front of the Illinois State Legislature and positive news regarding efforts…
CO2 pipeline proposals have some Illinois farmers and rural landowners scrambling to protect their properties from eminent domain claims and harmful soil impacts. We have an update…
Family awarded $8 million in ...The family of an Ingleside woman has been awarded $8 million in ...
Lemont teen killed in motorcycle ...A Lemont teen was killed Tuesday in an accident in Lisle. Jakub ...
Rialto workers improperly removed, stored ...Materials containing asbestos were improperly removed and stored during a renovation project ...
Aurora wants to build 4,000-seat ...When Hollywood Casino vacates its longtime downtown home sometime in 2026, the ...
