This week’s farm and rural news column focuses on farming and politics. We have a farmer’s-eye view of what’s currently going on with topics of concern in agriculture currently…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Elections certified its election results Monday, Dec. 5 putting the final stamp on another Democratic sweep of statewide offices. The board…
SPRINGFIELD –Amid the increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, state officials announced Tuesday, April 6 that Illinois would receive $124 million in federal funding from the…
SPRINGFIELD – State and federal officials on Friday, Feb. 26 announced a new federal mass COVID-19 vaccination site will be opening March 10 at the United Center in Chicago….
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker took an unprecedented step Sunday to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic by ordering bars and restaurants in the state closed to…
For the week’s top agricultural and rural news for Illinoisans, please read on … Illinois delegation, ag groups disappointed with Biden’s RFS plan BLOOMINGTON — Illinois’…
SPRINGFIELD – Democratic state officials in Illinois applauded the final passage Wednesday of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion federal relief package, which includes billions…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup offers perspective on rising egg prices, aid for producers dealing with herd depopulation and a controversial merger of grain companies along…
Teens charged in Chicago crimesTeens have been charged in several Chicago crimes, including a murder, vehicle ...
Officers hurt in South LawndaleTwo Chicago police officers were recovering at an area hospital after being ...
Minooka man’s Ponzi scheme ensnares ...A Ponzi scheme conducted by convicted Minooka businessman Kenneth Courtright is proving ...
Notorious West Side Chicago drug ...“I know I ain’t going to be around forever. You dig what ...
