The Illinois livestock industry is closely watching the progress of state Senate Bill 3429, which pertains to the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals; the bill was under consideration…
STATE Effort to raise smoking age to 21 fails Teenagers can continue to buy cigarettes and tobacco products in Illinois, if they are at least 18 years old. Efforts to raise the age…
This week’s farm and rural news gathering focuses exclusively on events and people of the 2018 WILLAg.org Farm Assets Conference and annual meeting of the Illinois Corn Growers Association,…
I’m always amazed that the Washington types I consider to be such jerks are completely different when I run into them at a dog park. They’re actually pleasant to be around….
NOV. 29-DEC. 2 Community Festival Nativities Thur. 5-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. noon-9 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3700 W. Reservoir Blvd.,…
DEC. 6-9 ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Thur.& Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 1:30 p.m. Peoria Players Theatre, 4300 N. University St. $15; children $10 The musical version…
Joe Biden is a gaffe-prone 75-year-old Washington veteran — who is exactly what Democrats need. The suburbs have turned against Republicans, but Donald Trump’s working-class…
STATE Illinois Top 200 list nearing completion The final votes are being tabulated, and when they are, a major project to mark Illinois’ bicentennial will be complete. The Illinois…
Chicago woman charged with killing ...A Chicago woman is being held in Cook County Jail in connection ...
Man charged in Chicago officer’s ...A Freeport man is being held in Cook County Jail in connection ...
Video released from Chicago officers’ ...The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released video and other materials ...
No Kings rally held in ...The Highland Park “No Kings” protest along the lawn at City Hall ...
