Pritzker signs executive order responding to tariffs
— July 23, 2025SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order July 14 requiring Illinois agencies to draft recommendations to respond to tariffs being implemented by President Donald…
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Food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
— July 16, 2025Hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans could lose benefits from a federal food assistance program while the state will be required to cover more costs under changes passed in the latest…
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Illinois to roll out direct admission to most state universities
— July 10, 2025CHICAGO — Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough grades. With his signature, Gov. J.B….
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Challenges persist for women, minorities breaking into skilled trades
— June 27, 2025PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions for young people entering the trades. And for 60 years, there has never been an all-female team…
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Illinois’ soil conservation funding stagnates amid high-profile dust storms
— June 26, 2025SPRINGFIELD —– Three main factors contribute to the formation of Midwest dust storms: strong winds, dry soil in farm fields and large amounts of loose soil. That’s according to…
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Mitchell ready to back up Pritzker
— July 16, 2025At 38 years old, Christian Mitchell has been inside most corners of state government as a top adviser on political campaigns, state legislator, deputy governor and civic engagement…
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R.F.D. News & Views
— July 7, 2025With sincere apologies, this week’s column is heavy on the politics of agriculture. While we’d like to focus on crop progress and the weather — two of the farmer’s favorite…
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Pritzker launches third-term re-election bid
— June 26, 2025CHICAGO — In a hot gymnasium on Chicago’s South Side, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this morning that he’s running for a potentially historic third term as governor. In his announcement…
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