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Chillicothe resident retires after 30 years as Master Gardener

— May 1, 2022

“Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.” – Kirill Korshikov. University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Bob Coppernoll is a shining example of…

Peoria area businesses honored by state tourism
— November 11, 2021

Four Peoria area businesses were among the 28 small businesses that were recognized by The Illinois Office of Tourism as part of the Illinois Made program The program recognizes each…
Unemployment rates down, jobs up across the state
— May 28, 2021

The number of nonfarm jobs increased over-the-year in all 14 Illinois metropolitan areas in April according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…
$22.8 million in grants going to Illinois public museum projects
— December 1, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced Illinois museums that attract more than 16 million visitors annually will receive $22.8 million in state capital investments to improve…
Pritzker warns of return to restrictions in counties with growing infections
— July 30, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday, July 30 traveled to two of the four counties in Illinois that are now in danger of having to reimpose economic restrictions because…

State awards $3.5 million in youth investment grants
— July 19, 2021

Using revenue generated from adult-use cannabis sales, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) announced 21 grants totaling $3.5 million to organizations offering…
New rules aim to tighten coal ash pollution regulations
— May 21, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – After years of work by environmental activists to push action on the issue, the Illinois Pollution Control Board has issued findings and recommendations related to the…
Road Trips: Museums that are worth the trip
— August 9, 2020

The pandemic has taken away many common summer outings we took for granted and one of those was a day at a museum. But, as Illinois continues to progress through Phase 4 of the recovery,…