With combines rolling in southern and central Illinois, the 2022 harvest is finally upon us. Fittingly, it is also National Farm Safety Week. We have info on harvest expectations and…
While we often associate the start of the new school year with paying school fees, buying classroom supplies and new clothes, there are equally important matters that need attention….
SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would require schools to provide free menstrual hygiene products in all bathrooms for grades 4 through 12 passed the Illinois House and will now be up for…
When kids graduate from high school, most parents are looking forward to seeing their child move on to college or a rewarding trade. This isn’t always so for parents of children with…
Young people and adults gathered on a vacant lot in Washington Park on Saturday, Sept. 28. Some brought black trash bags and shovels. Others carried coolers. All had a vision of the…
Future Farmers of America membership offers students many educational and leadership benefits as well as career opportunities. Starting this fall, the cost to belong to FFA will no…
SPRINGFIELD – One of the state’s largest teachers’ unions said Monday, July 20 that most schools in Illinois are not yet ready to reopen for in-person teaching in the fall and…
SPRINGFIELD — A group that advocates for public education in Illinois released a report indicating the state has made some progress in improving educational outcomes over the…
Festival of Lights returns to ...
The 38th annual East Peoria Festival of Lights will be held from ...
Heather Mack seeks pre-trial release ...
Former Oak Park native Heather Mack on Monday, Nov. 21 formally requested ...
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois ...
Thanksgiving week has farmers looking ahead to their 2023 production plans, and ...
Christkindlmarkets welcoming in the holiday ...
Christkindlmarket has rreturned to the Chicago area providing a memory making experience ...
