Rural communities throughout Illinois and across the nation struggle to maintain population, jobs, and schools. The COVID-19 pandemic created even more challenges; however, a collaborative…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced a total of $18.2 million in grants will be awarded to 34 southern Illinois and rural communities…
Dollar stores in rural areas offer convenience and competitively-priced shopping options for rural residents, but their business models do not always lead to long-term community economic…
This week’s farm and rural news report includes info on the state’s rural COVID-19 vaccination program, an important cutoff date for CSP applications and the return of youth livestock…
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New year, new tech: John Deere has announced the world’s first fully ...
State reports 207,203 new ...
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday, Jan. 14 reported 207,203 ...
Bill calls for new ...
SPRINGFIELD – A measure before the General Assembly would require new and ...
Republicans want hearings into ...
Three Republican state House members called for hearings into the Illinois Department ...
