Exelon to split nuclear plants and utilities into two corporations
(The Center Square) – Nuclear power giant Exelon Corp. approved a plan to separate its utility assets, such as Commonwealth Edison, from the power generation side...
Hemp production drops slightly in 2020
SPRINGFIELD – Industrial hemp production declined slightly in 2020, the second year of legalized production in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that...
Pritzker calls for $15 million loan program to assist areas hit by record-high gas prices
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced a low-interest loan program Tuesday to help alleviate the unprecedented financial burden from soaring utility costs for certain...
Federal funds expected to feed one million Illinois children
(The Center Square) – Beginning next month, one million Illinois children will receive federally funded food benefits, valued at $110 million per month.
In the coming...
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands Thursday to those with Cancer, Diabetes +
CHICAGO - Beginning Thursday, more residents statewide will be eligible to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the news,...
Illinois education officials look to waive standardized tests this spring
(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Board of Education is awaiting word on a request to waive Spring 2021 assessments across schools.
State Superintendent...
