Illinois farmer Jeff O’Connor hosted President Joe Biden and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack at his farm last week, and we’ll tell you what was discussed. Also, in farm and rural news…
The state’s top rural news item from the past week was the tornadoes and high winds that crossed southern and central Illinois, leaving behind death and destruction. We have a report…
A changing climate poses a serious threat to American farmers and the future growth of agricultural productivity. That’s one of five top-line conclusions listed in a 40-page climate…
Much of the truck tailgate talk going around farms last week concerned the Biden administration’s proposed infrastructure package, which could have positive impacts on rural communities…
The president’s plan to cut pollution, promote public transit and address racial inequities would mark a sharp change for a transportation system built for the Eisenhower Era….
SPRINGFIELD – The application portal is now open for another $297 million of rental assistance for Illinoisans who lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois Rental Payment…
Jerry Nowicki and Peter Hancock discuss President Biden’s push for his Build Back Better Agenda, which includes an appearance by a top Biden advisor with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker….
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker isn’t considering using federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay down a multi-billion-dollar Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund deficit, and…
Preckwinkle announces $75 million ...
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined Aug. 11 by Cook ...
2022 Illinois State Fair ...
SPRINGFIELD – The 2022 Illinois State Fair officially got underway Thursday, Aug ...
New COVID-19 guidelines adapted ...
With new guidance from the CDC that addresses the need to keep ...
State lays out $34.6 ...
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation on Aug. 12 laid out ...
