SPRINGFIELD – Schools were struggling filling teaching positions before the COVID-19 pandemic reached Illinois nearly two years ago. The challenges of educating students during a…
Customers value honey and beeswax products from Raines Honey Farm’s bees, but those pollinators are also essential for several fruit, vegetable and nut crops. On their family farm…
The 10th anniversary of Timmothy Pitzen’s disappearance passed last week without the mystery any closer to resolution. But the case of the Aurora youth — who vanished at age 6…
After a long winter, Illinois gardeners are eager for the new growing season. While doing the usual preparations and tasks, home gardeners should be aware of an invasive species…
SPRINGFIELD – The northwest region of Illinois could be two days away from triggering increased mitigations from the state to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Illinois Department…
ROCKTON – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday, June 14 activated the State Emergency Operation Center to mobilize emergency response personnel and operational facilities to monitor a large…
To further expand opportunities for people to get vaccinated, the state of Illinois launched a new program that offers building workers and returning office staff a chance to get their…
Editor’s Note: Shaw Media Local News Network reporters Kelli Duncan, Cassie Buchman, Tom Collins, Kathleen Schultz and Katie Finlon contributed to this report. SPRINGFIELD…
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