SPRINGFIELD – New research shows pandemic-related child care burdens have magnified economic inequalities for women in the workforce in Illinois. That research was included in The…
(April is Autism Awareness month. Here is the second of two stories examining what autism is, how it is diagnosed and how families and individuals learn to cope when autism impacts…
This week’s farm and rural grapevine offers news about President Biden’s steps to ensure small refinery waivers are no longer abused at the cost of U.S. corn growers. We also have…
This week’s farm and rural news report includes a drop in farm bankruptcies during 2020, which occurred as farmer confidence in the agricultural economy intensified. But are those…
By drawing from decades of studies, scientists created a timeline marking the arrival of black-legged ticks, also known as deer ticks, in hundreds of counties across 10 Midwestern states….
This week’s peek between the rows looks at what farmers can expect in the way of COVID-19 relief program benefits, along with news of events taking place during Stand Up 4 Grain Safety…
The education reform bill HB 2170, passed by both chambers of the Illinois Legislature, includes the creation of a Freedom School Fund. Jon Hale, a professor of educational history…
Topping this week’s agriculture news, several Illinois farmers have assumed leadership positions in national soybean organizations. In addition, we have a summary of the latest organic…
Food pantry opens its ...
A new food pantry launched in Zion and its soft opening was ...
Master Gardeners educate community ...
Education and beauty go hand-in-hand with the new native plant landscape project ...
Horseracing returns to Arlington ...
Online only ticket holders entered the gates in three tiers or waves ...
Pritzker says state ‘in ...
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday, May 3 the state could ...
