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…
With 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…
PEORIA — 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…
SPRINGFIELD —– 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…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were…
CHICAGO – Gov. J.B.. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have announced 27 awards totaling $23 million through the Equitable Energy Future…
CHICAGO — 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…
SPRINGFIELD — Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and other forms of therapeutic horseback riding in Illinois. …
WEST CHICAGO – A West Chicago company is investing $10 million to construct a manufacturing operation to enhance production of its powered stick packs and ensure it can meet consumer…